I-55, Trooper Clay Carns and Illinois State Police

Fundraiser begins for state trooper struck, killed on I-55, who put 'family first'
A fundraiser has been launched for the family of the Illinois State Police trooper fatally struck by a car while on the job on Monday. Clay M. Carns, 35, was described by loved ones as a “total team player” who considered being a father his top priority.
‘To his family, he has always been a hero’: Family mourns Illinois State Trooper killed on I-55
Trooper Clay Carns was removing debris from I-55 near Chanahan on Dec. 23 when he was struck by a driver. John Fleet, 69, of Wilmington has been charged with a violation of Scott’s Law in connection to the deadly crash.
Illinois State Police trooper killed by car on I-55 before Christmas
"Any time we lose a trooper hurts, but today is Christmas Eve here on December 24, so it kind of hurts in a particular way," ISP Dir. Brendan Kelly said.
GoFundMe raises over $141,000 for family of Illinois State Trooper killed in Will County crash
A GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $141,000 for the family of Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns, who was struck and killed in a crash on Monday while working on I-55 in Will County.
Illinois state trooper struck, killed while removing debris on I-55
The 35-year-old state trooper was removing debris from a lane on I-55 outside of Joliet when he was struck by a passing vehicle, according to ISP.
‘We will never be the same:' Family mourns ISP trooper killed in the line of duty
The family of Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns, who was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 55 in Will County while removing debris from the roadway, said in a statement their “world has been shattered” and they “will never be the same” following his death.
Illinois State Police trooper hit, killed by car on I-55 in Will County
An Illinois State Trooper was killed Monday night in Will County when he was struck by a car while removing debris from an expressway.
Visitation and funeral scheduled for Illinois State Police Trooper Clay Carns, killed in roadside crash
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Funeral arrangements have been set for Illinois State Police Trooper Clay Carns, who was struck and killed ...
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'Our world has been shattered': Family of fallen Illinois trooper speaks out after fatal I-55 crash
The family of Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns, who was struck and killed on I-55 near Channahon just before Christmas, has ...
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Services for fallen ISP trooper to be held this week
Services will be held this week for an Illinois State Police trooper who was killed in the line of duty just two days before ...
Funeral plans announced for Illinois state trooper hit, killed on I-55 in SW suburbs
Funeral plans have been announced after an Illinois State Police trooper was struck and killed in the southwest suburbs on ...
Why are Illinois' flags flying at half-staff? Here's what to know
Flags in Illinois are flying at half-staff this week, and will continue to do so for several weeks, according to officials.
‘A sad day’: Illinois State Trooper struck and killed on I-55 identified as father of 2; driver faces Scott’s Law charge
A 35-year-old Illinois State Trooper, Clay M. Carns, was struck and killed by a passing vehicle while removing debris from ...