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For further information please contact: Capt. Christian T. Ricks (573) 526-6115

Sgt. D.S. Bracker (417) 895-6767 x253



Q08055

August 17, 2005

EMPHASIS: Corporal Sampietro Memorial Fund



The Missouri State Highway Patrol announces a memorial fund has been established for the family of Corporal John A. “Jay” Sampietro. Those who wish to contribute may send funds to the Guaranty Bank, 1341 West Battlefield, Springfield, MO 65807. The Guaranty Bank may be reached at (417) 520-4333.



Corporal Sampietro was struck by a vehicle today, August 17, 2005, on Interstate 44 in Webster County, near Strafford, MO. He was taken to Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO, where he succumbed to his injuries. At the time he was struck, Corporal Sampietro was assisting the Patrol’s Major Crash Investigation Team at the site of an earlier traffic crash.