IRONDALE, AL - A police lieutenant with the Irondale Police Department (IPD) has been tragically killed after a vehicle hit him while he was directing traffic for church services on Monday, January 6th.
According to WVTM13, Lt. Mark Meadows died while on duty directing traffic outside the Church of the Highlands on Grants Mill Road. Fox News reported that Meadows was 60-years-old at the time of his death and has been working in law enforcement since 1992. He was setting out cones at an intersection outside of the church when he was hit by a man driving a Chevrolet Colorado. The driver immediately stopped after hitting Meadows.
Meadows was taken to nearby Grandview Medical Center, where he died from his injuries. Church of the Highlands lead pastor Chris Hodges said Meadows had worked with the church since its main campus at Grant Mills opened almost 18 years ago. Hodges said "our hearts are heavy beyond measure," adding that Meadows was considered family.
Hodge said, "All our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, daughter, son, family members, fellow officers, and the many who loved him. Even in the most difficult and trying times, we know our God will provide comfort, strength, and reassurance based on the promise of heaven. We as a church will do all we can to care for his family."
Irondale Mayor James Stewart Jr., described Meadows as a "treasured member" of the city's family for decades. He said, "He was a man of few words but always led by example and embodied the heart of a true public servant. Lt. Meadows will be dearly missed by his brothers and sisters at the Irondale Police Department, as well as by all of our City employees and citizens. We are comforted in knowing that he is with his heavenly father and we will continue to cover his family in prayer as they grieve this great loss."
Meadows was an Army veteran. He was an FBI instructor certified in pistol and rifle, and an NRA instructor certified in pistol. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) said that he was "saddened to hear of the loss" and thanked Meadows for his service to Alabama as a police officer and the United States as an Army veteran.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey expressed condolences to Meadows' loved ones and his church family in a post on X. The governor wrote, "My heart is heavy as I have learned of the tragic loss of Irondale Police Lieutenant Mark Meadows, a veteran and true public servant. I join all Alabamians in lifting up his family, the Irondale Police Department an the Church of the Highlands community in prayer."
WBRC reported that the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will be conducting the investigation into the incident. Grief support is being offered to members of the Irondale Police Department and others in the community.
According to WVTM13, Lt. Mark Meadows died while on duty directing traffic outside the Church of the Highlands on Grants Mill Road. Fox News reported that Meadows was 60-years-old at the time of his death and has been working in law enforcement since 1992. He was setting out cones at an intersection outside of the church when he was hit by a man driving a Chevrolet Colorado. The driver immediately stopped after hitting Meadows.
Meadows was taken to nearby Grandview Medical Center, where he died from his injuries. Church of the Highlands lead pastor Chris Hodges said Meadows had worked with the church since its main campus at Grant Mills opened almost 18 years ago. Hodges said "our hearts are heavy beyond measure," adding that Meadows was considered family.
Hodge said, "All our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, daughter, son, family members, fellow officers, and the many who loved him. Even in the most difficult and trying times, we know our God will provide comfort, strength, and reassurance based on the promise of heaven. We as a church will do all we can to care for his family."
Irondale Mayor James Stewart Jr., described Meadows as a "treasured member" of the city's family for decades. He said, "He was a man of few words but always led by example and embodied the heart of a true public servant. Lt. Meadows will be dearly missed by his brothers and sisters at the Irondale Police Department, as well as by all of our City employees and citizens. We are comforted in knowing that he is with his heavenly father and we will continue to cover his family in prayer as they grieve this great loss."
Meadows was an Army veteran. He was an FBI instructor certified in pistol and rifle, and an NRA instructor certified in pistol. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) said that he was "saddened to hear of the loss" and thanked Meadows for his service to Alabama as a police officer and the United States as an Army veteran.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey expressed condolences to Meadows' loved ones and his church family in a post on X. The governor wrote, "My heart is heavy as I have learned of the tragic loss of Irondale Police Lieutenant Mark Meadows, a veteran and true public servant. I join all Alabamians in lifting up his family, the Irondale Police Department an the Church of the Highlands community in prayer."
WBRC reported that the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will be conducting the investigation into the incident. Grief support is being offered to members of the Irondale Police Department and others in the community.
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