ISP Trooper Killed
An Illinois state trooper was fatally struck by a vehicle Monday night while removing debris on Interstate 55 near Channahon.
Just after 9:40 p.m., 35-year-old state trooper Clay M. Carns was removing debris from a southbound lane of I-55 near Blodgett Road when he was struck by a passing vehicle, Illinois state police said.
Carns was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, where he died about an hour later, state police said.
On the anniversary of Scott's Law of all days:
The crash occurred on what is known as Scott’s Law or “Move Over” Law day in Illinois.
Scott’s Law Day was established in memory of Chicago Fire Department Lt. Scott Gillian who was struck and killed while responding to an early morning traffic accident on the Bishop Ford Freeway on Dec. 23, 2000.
Scott’s Law, which was enacted in 2002, requires drivers to change lanes when approaching stationary emergency vehicles, including highway maintenance vehicles displaying flashing lights, and any stationary vehicle with their hazard lights activated. If changing lanes isn’t possible, vehicles are required to slow down and proceed with caution.
An eleven-year vet survived by his wife, two kids and parents, taken during what should be a joyous holiday season.
Prayers and deepest sympathies to his family, friends and co-workers.
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posted by SCC at 12:03 AM
6 Comments:
When I was a young officer, I worked in 005 and 007. I eventually ended up in the Traffic EnforcemenyUnit patrolling LSD and the Skyway. Hands down, it was the most dangerous place I worked.
I handled an accident of Cline’s assistant, Sheri Mecklenburg on SB LSD approaching Monroe. Ernie Brown showed up and Sheri was amazed at how dangerous handling a LSD accident as cars sped past us. Even at LSD speed limit of 40 mph, a vehicle at that speed will travel around 60 feet per second. A 70 mph, a vehicle will travel around a 100 feet per second-in three seconds, that’s a football field.
Tragedy.
R.I.P sad thing to happen, even worse during this time of year.
Best wishes to all our troopers, many great folks.
Again R.I.P.
RIP Brother. This is extremely sad.
Begs the question, with giant IDOT trucks and minute men on the roadway, why do we send police to this thing? I get folks could be hurt by it, but it's 2025 almost.... why can we not do this safer!?
Thank you for your service young man and prayers for your family and friends
So sad...
Sincere condolences to his family and our brothers and sisters on the ISP.
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