A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was killed Monday night, Sept. 16, while responding to a disturbance call in the Trails End subdivision of San Jacinto County.
According to Sgt. Gary Wright, supervisor for the DPS San Jacinto County office, Trooper Jerry Wayne Adamick Jr., 44, was driving on FM 945 South, responding to assist law enforcement partners with an emergency call around 9:15 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, when his vehicle went off the side of the road, struck a tree and caught fire.
Trooper Adamick died at the scene.
“Our hearts are broken today,” said DPS Colonel Freeman F. Martin. “Trooper Adamick bravely served our country for many years, and we were proud to have him choose to continue his service as part of the DPS family. He had so much life ahead of him, and today we grieve with his family and friends.”
Trooper Adamick served with the United States Army for more than two decades and completed several tours overseas. After leaving the Army, he joined DPS and was a member of Class A-2024. He was the recipient of the Veterans National Defense Award in June of last year.
Wright described him as “a good man and a solid worker,” noting that his loss is deeply felt by fellow troopers and the community.
His family says being a Trooper was his dream. Adamick, who was from the New Waverly area, had recently marked his first year of service with DPS.
Trooper Adamick was stationed in Coldspring. He is survived by his wife, Roxanne, and five adult children.
Trooper Jerry Wayne Adamick is the 242nd DPS Officer to die in the line of duty since 1823. Funeral arrangements are still being finalized.
Prayers for the Texas DPS family and the Trooper’s family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻💙💙🫡🫡
I had the pleasure of meeting once him and he was one of those guys that you felt like you had known him for a long time. My condolences to the family and everyone that knew him. ❤️
Didn’t know him till he stop me an my wife for speeding,he ask us where we were headed told him to a Casino in Livingston Naskia he was a very friendly officer let me go with a warning,A outstanding officer praying for family
Our deepest condolences to Trooper Jerry Wayne Adamick Jr‘s family. They were neighbors of my brothers before their recent move. Being the wife of an NYPD Officer I know the dangers of this job. My husband and I thank him for his service. Rest easy Sir and God Bless your family.