Monday, April 5, 2021

Joplin man identified as fatality in car-motorcycle crash on Range Line, Webb City woman in critical condition


(From the Joplin Police Department)

The deceased motorcyclist has been identified as Lionel Carr, age 31 of Joplin. The driver of the passenger vehicle has been identified as Machhendra Kayastha, age 69 of Webb City. 

Kayastha remains in critical condition. Next of kin for both individuals have been notified. 

The crash occurred at 16:56 on 04-02-2021 and remains under investigation by the Joplin Police Department Major Crash Team. Further details will be released as they become available. 








Original news release

 On April 2nd, 2021 officers with the Joplin Police Department responded to a crash in the 2800 block of south Range Line Road. 

The crash involved a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle. The passenger vehicle had one occupant and there were no additional passengers on the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital but later died from injuries sustained in the crash. 

The driver of the passenger vehicle was also transported to a local hospital and was in critical condition. 

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