Funeral, vigil plans released for fallen Carrollton police officer

CARROLLTON, Texas – The Carrollton Police Department released information about a vigil, visitation and funeral for one of their fallen officers.

Officer Steve Nothem died after a crash on President George Bush Turnpike on Tuesday night.

Candlelight Vigil

When: Sunday, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Carrollton Amphitheater, 2035 E. Jackson Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006 

Visitation

When: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: Stonebriar Funeral Home, 10375 Preston Rd, Frisco, TX 75033

Funeral

When: Thursday, Oct. 27, 1 p.m.
Where: Prestonwood Baptist Church, 6801 W. Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093

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Nothem was assisting another officer during a DWI investigation when he was hit by a passing car.

Both Nothem and the 82-year-old driver of that car died.

Nothem leaves behind a wife, 13-year-old son, twin 6-year-old boys and a 1-year-old daughter. 

It is the first death for a Carrollton police officer in the line of duty in the history of the department.