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.
Police say he had turned on his lights and pulled over on the shoulder to pick up debris. The driver allegedly involved was charged with a Scott’s Law violation on the same day this law was honored.
Carns served 11 years with state police and leaves behind a wife and two young kids.
The visitation runs from 1 to 8 p.m. at Parkview Christian Church in Orland Park, with first responders taking their walkthrough at 6 p.m.
The funeral will take place Friday at 10 a.m. at the church. A procession will follow from the church to the cemetery in Alsip.
All who would like to are encouraged to line the route to show support and thanks.