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Attorney General Steve Marshall Issues Statement on Line-of-Duty Death of Irondale Police Lieutenant Mark Meadows

Attorney General Steve Marshall Issues Statement on Line-of-Duty Death of Irondale Police Lieutenant Mark Meadows

Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has issued a heartfelt statement mourning the loss of Irondale Police Lieutenant Mark Meadows, who died in the line of duty on Monday, January 6.

Lieutenant Meadows, a 60-year-old resident of Moody, was critically injured while setting up traffic cones at the intersection of Grants Mill Road and Overton Road. He was struck by a 2010 Chevrolet Colorado driven by Evan N. Sullivan, 32, of Leeds. Following the incident, Meadows was transported to Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Attorney General Marshall expressed his condolences, saying, “Tonight, my heart goes out to the family of Lieutenant Mark Meadows of Irondale Police Department, his colleagues, and the entire Irondale community. 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.”

Marshall praised Lieutenant Meadows for his dedication to public service, noting his steadfast commitment to the city of Irondale, the state of Alabama, and the nation. He concluded, “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.”

The crash, which occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m., remains under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division.

Lieutenant Meadows’ passing marks a somber moment for the Irondale Police Department and the community he served for more than three decades. He is remembered for his unwavering dedication and sacrifice in ensuring the safety of others.

Further details will be released as the investigation continues.

 

Attorney General Steve Marshall Issues Statement on Line-of-Duty Death of Irondale Police Lieutenant Mark Meadows

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