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An Alabama police lieutenant died Monday after being hit by a car while directing traffic at a church.
Irondale Police Lt. Mark Meadows, 60, was setting up cones at an intersection outside Church of the Highlands’ main campus when he was hit by a man driving a Chevrolet Colorado, according to local media. AL.com reported. The driver stopped immediately.
The incident took place before 7 a.m. Monday as the church’s popular “21 Days of Prayer” event, which runs from Jan. 5 to 25, was preparing to end for the day.
Meadows was taken to nearby Grandview Medical Center, where he died from his injuries, according to Irondale police.
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Irondale Police Lt. Mark Meadows died Monday after being hit by a truck while directing traffic outside an Alabama megachurch. (Irondale Police Department / Facebook)
Irondale Mayor James Stewart Jr. described Meadows as a “treasured member” of the town’s family for decades.
“He was a man of few words, but he always led by example and embodied the heart of a true public servant,” Stewart said in a statement. “Lieutenant Meadows will be greatly missed by his brothers and sisters at the Irondale Police Department, as will all the employees and citizens of our city. We take comfort 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. “.
The police department announced that grief support is available for officers and others in need following Meadows’ death.
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Meadows was an Army veteran and had worked in law enforcement for decades when he was killed. (Irondale Police Department / Facebook)
Highlands Church senior pastor Chris Hodges said Meadows had worked with the church since it opened its main campus in Grants Mill nearly 18 years ago.
In a statement to AL.com, Hodges said “our hearts are heavy beyond measure,” adding that Meadows was considered family.
“All our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, daughter, son, family, fellow officers and everyone who loved him,” Hodges said. “Even in the most difficult and trying times, we know that our God will provide comfort, strength and peace of mind based on the promise of heaven. We, as a church, will do everything we can to care for his family.”
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey expressed her condolences to Meadows’ loved ones and church family following his death in a post on X on Monday.
“My heart is heavy to learn of the tragic loss of Irondale Police Lt. Mark Meadows, a veteran and true public servant. I join all Alabamians in lifting up his family, the Irondale Police Department in prayer and to the Church of the Highlands community,” Ivey wrote.
Irondale Lt. Mark Meadows has helped direct traffic at Church of the Highlands since it opened nearly 18 years ago, according to Senior Pastor Chris Hodges. (Irondale Police Department / Facebook)
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, also said he was “saddened to hear of the loss” and thanked Meadows for his service to Alabama as a police officer and to the United States as an Army veteran.
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Meadows began his law enforcement career in 1992 at the nearby Mountain Brook Police Department before moving to Irondale.
He was a certified FBI pistol and rifle instructor, and a certified NRA pistol instructor, according to AL.com. He is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is leading the investigation into the deadly incident.
