Danny Dudley Fatally Struck by Vehicle on S Main Street

1 Dead in Pedestrian Crash on 800 block of South Main Street

Joplin, MO (April 5, 2026) – Pedestrian Danny Dudley, 76, of Joplin, lost his life following a traffic accident on S Main Street Thursday night.

The deadly crash happened past 8 p.m. on April 2 at the 800 block area.

Officers said the victim was crossing the street on foot when two vehicles almost hit him.

However, a southbound black pickup truck struck Dudley.

Rescuers rushed to the scene and provided life-saving aid before transporting him to a Joplin hospital, where he later died.

The pickup truck’s driver remained at the crash scene and cooperated with the officers’ investigation.

We at Sweet Lawyers are sending our sympathies to the loved ones of Danny Dudley. May you find courage during this difficult time.

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