I-55, Christmas 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.
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.
Illinois state trooper fatally struck by a passing car while clearing highway debris on Christmas Eve
The idea behind the law is to minimize fatal accidents like the one that happened in Chicago this Christmas Eve. Illinois State Tropper Clay Carns was driving down Interstate 55 heading north. Carns saw debris along the highway's shoulder,
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.
Illinois State Police: Trooper killed in roadside crash
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.
‘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 I-55, leaving behind his wife, children, and parents.
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.
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 outside his cruiser and removing debris from the lane
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 Tuesday.
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.
Wilmington man charged in death of ISP trooper who was struck while cleaning debris off I-55 Monday
A Wilmington man was charged Tuesday for fatally striking an Illinois State Police trooper with his vehicle as the trooper cleaned up debris on I-55 in Will County Monday night. John Fleet, 69, was charged in the death of Trooper Clay Carns,
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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 ...
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Three Illinois State Police Trooper's quick action saves life at Chicago Bears game
CHICAGO (WICS) — Three Illinois State Police Trooper help saved a spectator's life at a Chicago Bears game on Dec. 22. ISP ...
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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 ...