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.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- 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.

Funeral plans have been announced after an Illinois State Police trooper was struck and killed on I-55 on Dec. 23.RELATED:Illinois State Police mourn loss of t

A 35-year old Illinois State Police trooper has died after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 55, the latest of more than two dozen roadside crashes involving state police this year, authorities announced Tuesday.

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

The 35-year-old state trooper was removing debris from a lane on I-55 outside of Joliet when he was struck by a passing vehicle, according to ISP.

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

A visitation will take place Thursday for fallen Illinois State Police Trooper Clay Carns, who was killed last week in a crash.