Texas is grieving the loss of a dedicated law enforcement officer and military veteran after a tragic crash claimed his life earlier this week.
Trooper Jerry Wayne Adamick Jr., 44, of the Texas Department of Public Safety, died Monday night, September 15, while rushing to an emergency call in San Jacinto County. Officials say his patrol car veered off FM 945 Road South around 9:15 p.m., struck a tree, and burst into flames. Despite quick response efforts, Adamick was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
A Career of Service and Sacrifice
Adamick’s passing has left both the law enforcement and military communities mourning. A U.S. Army veteran with more than 20 years of service, he had recently graduated with DPS Class A-2024. Just this past June, he was awarded the Veterans National Defense Award in recognition of his long military career.
“Our hearts are broken today,” DPS Colonel Freeman F. Martin said in a statement. “Trooper Adamick bravely served our country for many years, and we were proud to have him continue that service with DPS. He had so much life ahead of him, and today we stand with his family and friends in their grief.”
Family and Legacy
Adamick leaves behind his wife, Roxanne, and five adult children. Friends and colleagues describe him as a man who had achieved his lifelong dream of becoming a state trooper.
Texas Representative Janis Holt shared a tribute honoring his commitment, writing: “Trooper Adamick exemplified courage, dedication, and selflessness. His wife and mother said he loved being a trooper — it was his dream job.”
Honoring a Fallen Hero
On Wednesday, September 17, a solemn procession escorted Adamick’s body from Beaumont to his hometown of Huntsville.
In a Facebook post following the tribute, DPS expressed gratitude for the community’s support: “We extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who honored Trooper Jerry Wayne Adamick Jr. We are thankful for the outpouring of support for his family, colleagues, and our department as we prepare to lay him to rest.”
Funeral arrangements are still being finalized, but Adamick’s legacy as both a soldier and a state trooper is already firmly remembered by those he served alongside and the people he protected.
