According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2020 Freightliner Corp tractor driven by Algela L. Johnson, 46, Jasper, drove off the left side of the roadway and struck the cable barrier.
Officers were able to make contact with a victim who was not injured. The victim stated he was on a bicycle and was being followed by a white passenger car. The car bumped into him and knocked him off his bicycle and then an occupant from the car fired multiple gunshots at him. The car then fled the area.
At this time no arrest has been made in this case.
The Joplin Police Department is actively working the investigation and we ask that if you have any information regarding this incident to please contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131.
Further updates may be released as the investigation continues.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane Reduction, Traffic Delays on I-49 in Newton Co. for Pavement Repair Aug. 2
Where: Southbound I-49 from near Iris Road (Exit 30) to a point approximately one mile south in Newton County near Neosho
When: 4 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday, August 2
Traffic reduced to one lane where crews are working
Expect delays during high traffic volume times
Speed limit reduced to 60 mph through work zone
No signed detour
Drivers urged to find alternate routes
Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts
Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.
