IRONDALE, Ala. (Trussville Tribune) -- Neighboring police departments are sending their sympathies after Irondale PD Lt. Mark Meadows was struck by a car and killed early Monday morning while directing traffic.
The crash occurred on Grants Mill Road near Overton Road shortly before 7 a.m. as cars were leaving Church of the Highlands’ 21 Days of Prayer event.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Irondale police family and the family and friends of Lt. Meadows,” Trussville Police Chief Eric Rush said. “We are prepared to help them in any way needed during this difficult time.”
“The Birmingham Police Department expresses our deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and colleagues of Lieutenant Mark Meadows from the Irondale Police Department. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time,” BPD wrote. “Lt. Meadows’ 30-plus years of dedicated service to the community will not be forgotten. EOW January 6, 2025. We will continue the watch from here.”
“Today, the Irondale Police Department mourns the loss of one of their own,” Moody PD posted. “The Moody Police Department, along with agencies all across this State and Nation, grieves with you and honors your fallen officer in this time of tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the officer’s family, department, colleagues, and friends. Rest in peace. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Irondale Police Department, their friends, and their families,” Leeds PD wrote.
“Our hearts and prayers are with the Irondale Police Department,” Springville PD posted.
“Sending our deepest sympathies to our friends at Irondale Police Department,” the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office wrote.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.