Texas DPS trooper killed in fiery crash responding to assistance call

Texas DPS trooper killed in San Jacinto County crash

A Texas state trooper died in a crash in San Jacinto County on Monday night.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas - A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper is dead after getting into a fiery crash while responding to a call late Monday night.

Trooper identified as Jerry Wayne Adamick Jr.

Jerry Wayne Adamick Jr. (Photo: Texas Department of Public Safety)

The agency identified the trooper as 44-year-old Jerry Wayne Adamick Jr.

According to Texas DPS, Trooper Adamick served with the United States Army for more than two decades and completed several tours overseas. He later joined Texas DPS and was a member of Class A-2024. He was the recipient of the Veterans National Defense Award in June 2024.

The trooper was stationed in Coldspring. He is survived by his wife, Roxanne, and five adult children.

What they're saying:

"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."

 Texas DPS trooper killed in crash

The backstory:

According to reports, the trooper was on his way to help San Jacinto County law enforcement units and was driving along FM 945 off FM 2025.

The trooper crossed the East Fork of the San Jacinto River bridge and approached the next curve, reports said. However, his vehicle left the roadway, and he crashed into a pine tree, before the vehicle caught fire.

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Just before 9 p.m. San Jacinto County dispatchers received a call about the crash. Firefighters arrived on the scene to see the vehicle was fully on fire.

DPS investigators spent hours investigating and learned the crash happened feet away from where another deadly crash happened.

"Our hearts are heavy"

What they're saying:

The Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association stated:

It is with deep sadness that we share the tragic news that a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper lost his life last night in the line of duty while responding to assist a fellow officer.

Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of one of our own who exemplified courage, dedication, and selfless service to the people of Texas. We extend our deepest prayers and condolences to his family, friends, and fellow Troopers during this difficult time.

We ask all members to keep him and his loved ones in your thoughts and respect the family’s privacy as official details are forthcoming.

Montgomery County Sheriff Wesley Doolittle gave this statement:

"In these early morning hours, I am deeply saddened to learn of the loss of a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper in San Jacinto County due to a traffic-related accident. As a retired Texas Ranger and former DPS Trooper, I honor this Trooper’s service and ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and fellow Texas DPS Troopers during this difficult time."

Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough said:

Overnight, a DPS Trooper in neighboring San Jacinto County was killed in the line of duty responding to a vehicle crash after his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Please join me in prayer for this Trooper, their family and the entire DPS family as they grieve this tragic loss. DPS will release further information including the name of the Trooper later today.