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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Funeral arrangements were announced Monday for a Louisville Metro Police Department officer who died over the weekend.

According to his obituary, visitation for Officer Zachary Cottongim will be held at the Southeast Christian Church Blankenbaker Campus at 920 Blankenbaker Parkway, from 12-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 21. 

His funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, also at the church.

Cottongim died Saturday night, several hours after he was hit by a vehicle on westbound Interstate 64. Police said the driver of that vehicle lost control just after 10 a.m. Saturday. At the time, Cottongim was outside of his police cruiser trying to move an abandoned vehicle on I-64 west at Mellwood Avenue, LMPD Chief Erika Shields said.

The First Division officer was taken to University of Louisville Hospital with "serious injuries" and was undergoing surgery by 12:30 p.m. Shields said medical staff worked "tirelessly" on Cottongim for 10 hours, but he wasn't able to survive the injuries.

Cottongim died at University Hospital. He had been with LMPD since 2014.

Cottongim's wife and father also work for LMPD, according to Shields. Cottongim also leaves behind young two children.

"This is absolutely heartbreaking for the department," Shields said. "The department is reeling.

Tributes and memorials are being planned for Officer Cottongim this week.

LMPD's First Division placed a police SUV in front of its building at 416 North 29th Street as a memorial to Cottongim. The public is invited to stop and pay their respects. 

Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer ordered flags on all Metro Government buildings to remain at half-staff through Dec. 22.  He also said at Waterfront Park will light the Big 4 Bridge in blue to honor Cottongim on Dec. 21 and 22. 

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