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.

Illinois State Police are investigating after a trooper was struck and killed by a driver on Interstate 55 in Will County.

"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.