Corporal John A. (Jay) Sampietro Jr.
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Missouri
End of Watch: Wednesday, August 17, 2005

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 13 years
Badge Number: 584

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: In custody

Corporal John Sampietro was struck and killed by a vehicle while investigating an early morning accident on I-44 in Webster County. He was assisting the agency's Major Crash Investigation Team by directing traffic around the crash reconstruction site when he was struck by an SUV as traffic merged into one lane.

He was transported to Cox South Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. He is buried in the White Oak Cemetery in Rogersville, Missouri.

The suspect is in custody and has been charged with manslaughter.

Corporal Sampietro had served with the Missouri State Highway Patrol for 13 years, and was assigned to Troop D Springfield. He is survived by his wife and two young sons.