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. Police say he had turned on his lights and pulled over on the shoulder to pick up debris.

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Funeral arrangements have been set for Illinois State Police Trooper Clay Carns, who was struck and killed by a car while picking up debris earlier this week on Interstate 55. Visitation for Carns will be held on Thursday from 1 p.

John Fleet of Wilmington faces charges following a fatal crash that left an officer dead on Interstate 55 near Channahon.

"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.

"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.

The family of Illinois State Police Trooper Clay Carns has announced visitation and funeral plans after he was hit and killed by a pickup truck on I-55 Monday. The visitation will be held on Thursday from 1 p.