I-55, Christmas and Trooper Clay

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.
State trooper struck and killed while picking up debris along interstate ahead of Christmas
Police and a community in Illinois are mourning the loss of a state trooper and father of two who died the day before Christmas Eve.
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.
State trooper struck, killed while removing debris on I-55 near Channahon
Trooper Clay M. Carns was removing debris from a southbound lane of I-55 near Blodgett Road in Will County when he was struck by a vehicle, Illinois state police said. The driver has been charged.
Illinois State Police say trooper killed in roadside crash
"This is a sad day for the Illinois State Police as we mourn the death of Trooper Clay M. Carns, who was killed while serving the people of Illinois and working to keep our roadways safe,” Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly said in a statement.
Illinois State Police Say a Trooper Is Dead After a Roadside Crash Outside Chicago
A 35-year old Illinois State Police trooper has died after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 55, the latest of more than two dozen roadside crashes involving state police this year, authorities announced Tuesday.
Illinois state trooper mourned after being struck, killed by car on I-55
Trooper Clay Carns served 11 years with ISP and was a husband and a father to two young kids. Jermont Terry reports.
Illinois State Trooper struck and killed by vehicle in northern Illinois
The driver of the other vehicle faces a Class 4 felony charge on a Scott's Law violation. Here's what authorities said happened.
Driver hits, kills Illinois state trooper southwest of Chicago
Trooper Clay Carns was killed late Monday night on I-55 just north of Blodgett Road near Channahon. Noel Brennan reports.
Illinois State Police trooper killed on I-55
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State Trooper Fatally Struck by Car While Removing Debris on Interstate
The death this week marked the latest in over two dozen roadside crashes involving state police this year, officials said ...
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GoFundMe raises over $141,000 for family of Illinois State Trooper killed in Will County crash
WILL COUNTY, Ill. - A GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $141,000 for the family of Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns ...
Visitation and funeral scheduled for Illinois State Police Trooper Clay Carns, killed in roadside crash
Funeral arrangements have been set for Illinois State Police Trooper Clay Carns, who was struck and killed by a car while ...
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Route 209 crash injures state trooper, Stone Ridge resident
A New York state trooper and a Stone Ridge resident were injured in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 209 Thursday, state ...
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PSP: Woman charged with DUI almost hit state trooper
A Bedford County woman went to court Thursday after being charged with DUI and allegedly nearly hitting a state police ...
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Ill. State Trooper Fatally Struck while Clearing Roadside Debris
A driver faces multiple charges after he allegedly struck and killed Illinois State Police Trooper Clay Carns, who was ...
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Pennsylvania State Trooper shot woman in Dauphin County standoff
It happened on the 400 block of Fried Drive in Middle Paxton Township, where state police said a woman was refusing to come ...