From Tribune staff reports
IRONDALE, Ala.–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.
Lt. Mark Meadows
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.”
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“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.
State and federal officials have also expressed their condolences.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said, “Tonight, my heart goes out to the family of Lieutenant Mark Meadows of Irondale Police Department, his colleagues, and the entire Irondale community. Monday morning, Lieutenant Meadows was setting up traffic cones at the intersection of Grant Mills Road and Overton Road when he was tragically struck by a vehicle. Throughout his over thirty-year career in law enforcement, Lieutenant 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. Please join me and all Alabama law enforcement in mourning the loss of Lieutenant Meadows and offering our condolences to his fellow officers and loved ones during this unimaginably difficult time.”
Gov. Kay Ivey 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 and the Church of the Highlands community in prayer.”
Sen. Katie Britt also wrote, “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.”
Rep. Gary Palmer, who represents Irondale, stated, “I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Lt. Mark Meadows yesterday morning. Ann and I are praying for his family, the Church of the Highlands congregation, and the entire community.”
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
