Illinois State Trooper Killed While Clearing Debris on I-55

Trooper Clay Carns, an 11-year veteran, was fatally struck by a vehicle near Channahon; driver faces charges under state's 'Move Over Law.'

Trooper Clay Carns, 35, was struck and killed Monday night while removing debris on Interstate 55 near Blodgett Road, about 50 miles outside Chicago.
Carns had activated his emergency lights and exited his vehicle when he was hit by a Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 69-year-old man.
The driver has been charged under Illinois's 'Move Over Law,' also known as Scott’s Law, which mandates slowing down and changing lanes near roadside vehicles.
The fatal crash marks the 26th 'Move Over Law'-related incident involving Illinois State Police in 2024, with 12 troopers injured in similar cases this year.
Carns, an 11-year veteran of the Illinois State Police, is survived by his wife, two children, and parents; his death occurred on Illinois's official 'Move Over Law Day.'