An Alabama police lieutenant died Monday after he was struck by a car while directing traffic at a church.

Irondale police Lt. Mark Meadows, 60, was setting up cones at an intersection in front of the Church of the Highlands main campus when he was struck by a man driving a Chevrolet Colorado, local news outlet AL.com reported. The driver stopped immediately.

The incident occurred before 7 a.m. Monday as the church’s popular “21 Days of Prayer” event, which runs Jan. 5-25, was coming to an end for the day.

According to Irondale police, Meadows was taken to nearby Grandview Medical Center, where he died from his injuries.

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Irondale police Lt. Mark Meadows died Monday after he was struck by a truck while directing traffic outside a megachurch in Alabama. (Irondale Police Department / Facebook)

Irondale Mayor James Stewart Jr. described Meadows as a “valued member” of the city 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. “Lt. Meadows will be sorely missed by his brothers and sisters in the Irondale Police Department, as well as by all of our city employees and citizens. We are comforted to know that he is with his Heavenly Father, and we will continue to support his family in prayer as they grieve this great loss.

Police said grief support was 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)

Church of the Highlands senior pastor Chris Hodges said Meadows has worked with the church since the main campus opened in Grants Mill nearly 18 years ago.

In a statement to AL.com, Hodges said that “our hearts are heavy beyond measure,” adding that Meadows is considered family.

“All of our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, his daughter, his son, his family members, his fellow officers and the many who loved him,” Hodges said. “Even in the most difficult and trying times, we know that our God will provide comfort, strength and security based on the promise of heaven. As a church we will do everything we can to provide for his family.”

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey expressed his condolences to Meadows’ loved ones and church family in a post on X following his death on Monday.

“My heart is heavy upon learning of the tragic loss of Irondale Police Lieutenant Mark Meadows, a veteran and true public servant. “I join all Alabamians in prayerfully supporting his family, the Irondale Police Department and the Church of the Highlands community,” Ivey wrote.

According to senior pastor Chris Hodges, Irondale Lt. Mark Meadows has helped direct traffic at Church of the Highlands since it opened nearly 18 years ago. (Irondale Police Department / Facebook)

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., also said 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.

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Meadows began his law enforcement career in 1992 with the nearby Mountain Brook Police Department before moving to Irondale.

According to AL.com, he was an FBI instructor with pistol and rifle certification and an NRA instructor with pistol certification. He is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren.

The Alabama Department of Law Enforcement is leading the investigation into the fatal incident.