Pedestrian killed in accident near 8th and Main in Joplin
A 76-year-old Joplin resident was hit by a vehicle and killed near 8th and Main Streets in Joplin.
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On April 2, 2026, around 8:15 p.m., the Joplin Emergency Communications Center began receiving 911 calls about a vehicle vs pedestrian crash near the intersection of 8th and Main Street.
Upon officers’ arrival, they located a male subject suffering from injuries sustained from the crash.
Joplin Police Officers provided emergency medical aid to the male until the Joplin Fire Department and M.E.T.S. Ambulance arrived on scene.
The injured male was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. Following his arrival, he was pronounced deceased.
The deceased male was identified as Danny Dudley 76, of Joplin. Next of kin has been notified.
After a preliminary investigation, it was determined that Dudley did not use a crosswalk
when attempting to cross Main Street. Dudley was crossing east to west on this four-lane undivided roadway between 8th and 9th Street, when the crash occurred.
The Joplin Police Department wants to remind citizens to exercise caution when crossing roadways and should always use designated crosswalks or controlled intersections to reduce the chances of serious crashes.
This is still an open active investigation.
