A beloved Irondale Police lieutenant was tragically killed while directing traffic for a church event. The officer was struck by a vehicle while setting up cones for the release of a 21 Days of Prayer service. The driver stopped at the scene.
An Irondale police lieutenant was fatally struck while directing traffic for Church of the Highlands. He was putting out cones at the intersection of Grants Mill Road and Overton Road as the church’s 21 Days of Prayer was preparing to let out when he was struck by an oncoming motorist shortly before 7 a.m. Alabama State Troopers said the Chevrolet Colorado that struck Meadows was driven by 32-year-old Evan N. Sullivan of Leeds. The driver stopped at the scene.
Mayor James Stewart said the memorial will be held at 5 p.m. at the flagpole out Irondale City Hall. Mayor Stewart said Lt. Mark Meadows was a treasured member of our Irondale family for over 30 years. He was a man of few words but always led by example and embodied the heart of a public servant. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said Lt. Meadows was a committed law enforcement professional who always put the safety and well-being of his community first. He faithfully served his country, state and city and we all owe him and his family our gratitude. Gov. Kay Ivey said, 'My heart is heavy as I have learned of the tragic loss of Irondale Police Lt. Mark Meadows, a veteran and true public servant.' U.S. Sen. Katie Britt said, 'My prayers are with the family of Lt. Mark Meadows and the entire Irondale community as they grapple with the tragic loss of this true pillar of the community.' Meadows served four years in the U.S Army 3rd Ranger Battalion, 10th Mountain Division at Ft. Benning in Georgia
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