SAN JACINTO COUNTY — Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers are investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash involving a Texas State Trooper that occurred on Farm-to-Market Road 945 south, near Cleveland, on Monday.
The preliminary crash investigation indicates that just after 9:30 p.m., a DPS Trooper was en route to assist the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Department with an emergency call when his vehicle left the road, struck a tree and caught fire. The Trooper, identified as Jerry Adamick, died at the scene.
This investigation is ongoing, and more information will be released as it becomes available.
“Our hearts are broken today,” said DPS Colonel Freeman F. Martin on Thursday. “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.
His family says being a Trooper was his dream.
Trooper Adamick was stationed in Coldspring. He is survived by his wife, Roxanne, and five adult children.
Adamick is the 242nd DPS Officer to die in the line of duty since 1823. Funeral arrangements are still being finalized.
Sheriff Sam Houston said on behalf of the entire San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office, they extend deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fellow troopers of the Texas Department of Public Safety after the tragic loss of one of their own in a vehicle crash.
“Our hearts are heavy as we stand beside our DPS brothers and sisters during this difficult time,” he said. “Troopers dedicate their lives to protecting Texans, and this loss is felt across the entire law enforcement community.”
Please join us in keeping the trooper’s loved ones and the DPS family in your thoughts and prayers, he said.
In a statement, the San Jacinto County Office of Emergency Management said it extends deepest condolences following the tragic loss of Trooper Adamick.
“Trooper Adamick dedicated his life to serving and protecting our community,” the statement read.
