(From the Joplin Police Department)On June 25th, 2026, around 8:57 p.m., Joplin Police, Fire, M.E.T.S. and Newton County Ambulance were dispatched to the area of 32nd Street and Range Line Road in reference to an injury crash involving a pedestrian.
Upon the responder's arrival, it was discovered that the crash involved one vehicle and one pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene.
The Joplin Police Department’s Major Crash Team responded. Southbound traffic on Range Line Road was shut down for an extended period of time to investigate the crash. Due to inclement weather, the time had to be extended.
During the initial investigation it was determined that an adult pedestrian entered traffic to cross Range Line from east to west when the collision occurred.
During the initial investigation it was determined that an adult pedestrian entered traffic to cross Range Line from east to west when the collision occurred.
Next-of-kin notification has not been made at this time. The deceased was taken by the Newton County Coroner’s Office.
This incident is still an active and ongoing investigation.
This incident is still an active and ongoing investigation.
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