Joplin pedestrian struck, killed by car at 200 block of Main

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On Monday, September 7, Officers were called to the 200 block of Main for a vehicle versus pedestrian crash. 

A southbound Hyundai Accent collided with a pedestrian in the middle of the block causing injury to the pedestrian. 

The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital for treatment for his injuries. The occupants of the vehicle were uninjured. 

Upon initial investigation it appears that the pedestrian was running across Main Street between 2nd and 3rd streets, crossing in front of the southbound vehicle when the collision occurred. 

On Wednesday, September 9, the pedestrian died of those injuries. The pedestrian has been identified Jerome Knight, age 47, of Joplin and his next of kin has been notified. 

This crash marks the 10th fatal crash for the year 2020.