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DPS Trooper Killed in Fiery Crash While Responding to Call in San Jacinto County
The trooper's vehicle left the roadway and struck a pine tree near a river bridge, resulting in a fatal fire while responding to a call for assistance, officials said.
- Trooper Jerry Wayne Adamick Jr., age 44, died in a fiery crash in San Jacinto County on September 15 while responding to assist law enforcement partners.
- While traveling on FM 945 near the bridge over the East Fork San Jacinto River, Adamick's vehicle veered off the road, collided with a pine tree, and ignited, trapping him inside.
- First responders discovered the vehicle completely on fire, and investigators from DPS remained at the scene for almost five hours near the site of a recent fatal collision.
- DPS Colonel Freeman F. Martin said, "Our hearts are broken today" and noted Adamick bravely served the country for over two decades in the Army before joining DPS.
- Adamick, stationed in Coldspring and recipient of the 2024 Veterans National Defense Award, is survived by his wife and five adult children, with funeral arrangements pending.
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