A Wilmington man will consider an offer from prosecutors in a case in which he is charged with a 2024 Scott’s Law violation that resulted in a crash and caused the death of Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns.

On Tuesday, Dan Walsh, attorney for John Fleet, 70, told Will County Judge John Connor that he received an offer from prosecutors Monday, and he needs time to discuss it with his client.

Fleet is charged with violating Scott’s Law on Dec. 23, 2024, and crashing into Carns’ stationary patrol vehicle on Interstate 55 in Channahon. The emergency lights on Carns’ vehicle were activated, and he was removing debris from the area.

Scott’s Law requires all drivers to move over when approaching an emergency vehicle or any vehicle with its emergency or hazard lights activated.

Connor set Fleet’s next court date for March 26, when he will enter a final plea or agree to a trial setting. He said this case involves a Class 4 felony, the least severe felony offense, and he did not consider it an overly complicated case.

“We are going to reach a conclusion soon,” Connor said.

Connor noted that members of Carns’ family were in the courtroom, along with about 25 members of the Illinois State Police.

Fleet faces either probation or up to three years in prison.

Fleet also is contending with an ongoing wrongful death lawsuit filed July 16 by Carns’ widow, Meghan Carns.

That case on Feb. 18 is set for status on review of Illinois State Police materials for “possibly adding additional parties and case management,” according to a Dec. 10 court order.