Illinois State Police, Clay Carns

Hundreds of first responders attend funeral for fallen Illinois State Police trooper Clay Carns
Funeral services were held Friday morning for Illinois State Police trooper Clay Carns, who was hit and killed by a truck just two days before Christmas.
Funeral procession for Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns of Orland Park planned for Friday
A procession to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery follows Friday’s funeral for Clay Carns at Parkview Christian Church, Orland Park.
Illinois State Police trooper killed on I-55 laid to rest after funeral procession
Family, friends, and fellow officers gathered Friday to lay fallen Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns to rest. Carns, a 35-year-old husband and father of two, was hit and killed while on duty by a driver on Interstate 55 near Channahon last week,
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.
Procession carries fallen Illinois State Police trooper Clay Carns to funeral site
A funeral will be held for fallen Illinois State Police Trooper Clay Carns, who died in a tragic accident while clearing debris from I-55 near Channahon, and is survived by his parents, wife, two children and law enforcement family.
Fallen Illinois State Trooper honored in suburban memorial service
ORLAND PARK, Ill. - A fallen Illinois State Trooper is being remembered in the suburbs on Thursday. Clay Carns, 35, lost his life while on duty last week. He was killed Dec. 23, just before Christmas Eve, along I-55 near Channahon when he was struck by a pickup truck while removing debris from the southbound lanes.
Visitation to be held Thursday for Illinois State Police trooper Clay Carns, killed in roadside crash
CHICAGO (CBS) — A visitation is planned on Thursday to honor Illinois State Police trooper Clay Carns. The 35-year-old trooper was hit and killed by a car two days before Christmas on I-55 near Channahon.
Illinois State police honor trooper fatally struck by vehicle
Clay Carns’ family released a statement saying he was a “treasured husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend” who became a hero when he was killed.
Funeral held for fallen Illinois State Police trooper
The funeral for Trooper Carns was held Friday at 10 a.m. at Parkview Christian Church, 11100 Orland Parkway in Orland Park, Illinois. A private Interment followed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trooper Clay Carns Memorial fund.
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 honors fallen Trooper Clay Carns, devoted father and public safety hero
The funeral for Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns took place Friday at Parkview Christian Church in Orland Park.
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State police honor Orland Park Trooper Clay Carns in funeral procession
“Today, and every day going forward, we honor Illinois State Police Trooper Clay Carns for his sacrifice, and the sacrifice made by his family,” State Police Director Brendan Kelly said in a ...
Illinois state trooper hit, killed while removing debris on I-55; driver charged, ISP says
Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns, 35, was removing debris from the highway when he was struck by a Chevrolet Silverado ...