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AROUND THE COUNTRY SAN JACINTO CNTY, TX. Trooper Jerry Adamick was killed in a single-vehicle crash while responding to a call for assistance on FM 945 in San Jacinto County in Texas. AUSTIN, TX. - It is with great sadness that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the death of a Highway Patrol Trooper following a traffic crash in San Jacinto County. 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. The crash remains under investigation. “Our hearts are broken today,” said DPS Colonel Freeman F. Martin. “Trooper Adamick's 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. His family says being a Trooper was his dream. "He was truly a hero, and he lost his life, running, rushing to answer the call," said a speaker at the funeral. That’s how friends described 44-year-old DPS Trooper Jerry Wayne Adamick Jr. who gave his life in service. "He was a man who gave his life to serve this nation, to serve all of us, served the state, served his family. He lived in many ways to serve," said another speaker. "He was always willing to stand up for what he believed in and wasn't shy to express his feelings, but what I’ll miss the most, as I’m sure most of you are also going to is his goofy side. He has the incredible talent to make you laugh in an TROOPER JERRY ADAMICK instant," she said. Hundreds gathered in Huntsville to say their final goodbyes on Tuesday. Trooper Adamick was stationed in Coldspring. But he was much more than a soldier and DPS trooper. He leaves behind his wife, five children, and three grandchildren. Trooper Jerry Wayne Adamick is the 242nd DPS Officer to die in the line of duty since 1823. 30 The BLUES OCTOBER ‘25

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