(From the Joplin Police Department)Following the initial investigation, the Joplin Police Department’s Major Crash Team determined that an adult male, identified as Jolly Matthews III, of Hattiesburg, Miss., was attempting to cross Range Line Road near 32nd Street on foot when he was struck by a northbound dune-buggy style vehicle.
Matthews was pronounced deceased at the scene. Next-of-kin has been notified. The vehicle that struck Matthews is registered and street legal.
As the Joplin Police Department’s Major Crash Team continues to investigate this incident, it has been determined that Matthews was struck by multiple vehicles while crossing the street.
The Joplin Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Sergeant Jared Delzell at 417-623-3131, ext. 1633, as this is still an open and active investigation.
The Joplin Police Department wants to remind all citizens and visitors that crossing major roadways can be dangerous. To mitigate the dangers of crossing busy roadways, pedestrians should cross the road at marked intersections or crosswalks.
Earlier news release
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. 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.
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.
1 comment:
That hotel district needs a pedestrian bridge. Now! Too much traffic and so many people just wanting to eat. Has anyone proposed this to city council?
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