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Pickup goes off Lone Elm curve, overturns

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JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — Just after 6 p.m. Friday evening, November 4, 2022 reports of a pickup overturned near Hickory Hills along Line Elm alerted Jasper County E-911.

Jasper County Deputies, Carl Junction Fire, METS ambulance responded. Missouri State Highway Patrol were notified.

On scene we learn from MSgt Brad Crockett the pickup traveling south on Lone Elm went off road and into a yard, and flipped to its side.

The 17-year-old male driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

Rosenberg Recovery and Towing removed the pickup from the crash scene.

There was steady rain and limited visibility at the time of the crash.

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Fast-moving grassfires plague the area

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JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — About 4 p.m. Saturday reports of a fast-moving grassfire near CR300 and Juniper Road north of Carl Junction. This is the second large fire of the day for Carl Junction Fire Protection District.

About 1 p.m. CJ battled an hours-long grassfire to the NE of MO-96 and MO-171.

This Juniper Road fire was first reported as 50 acres burning.

Assisting as mutual aid include:

  • Oronogo Fire
  • Asbury Fire
  • Webb City Fire
  • Galena Kan. Fire

Smoke can be seen from Western Jasper County. We observed it from Stone’s Corner on MO-43 and MO-171.

KOAM Meteorologist Doug Heady reminds everyone Saturday  afternoon, “Wind gusts pushing 55 mph the rest of the day. Gusts between 40-50 mph again on Sunday! I will drop a YouTube video tomorrow breaking down storms for Monday. Have a great evening guys and gals.”

SOUTHEAST KANSAS FIRE

Cherokee County Sheriff states there is a fast-moving fire closing the highway, “Due to a large grass fire which has jumped the highway, Highway 166, east of Chetopa, is being closed as firefighters continue to try to control the blaze. Reminder- there is still a current burn ban in Cherokee County.”

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Carl Junction Fire Dept experience busy two days

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JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — The Carl Junction Fire Dept keep very busy as a 24-hour dept. Not only do they respond to fire calls, but also firefighters are EMS First-Responders.

Thursday and Friday we report on two unrelated fires their department worked.

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HAWTHORNE ROAD GRASSFIRE/BARN DESTROYED

Thursday afternoon reports of a grassfire on private property near 25000 block of Hawthorne Road directly east of Carl Junction city limits. Chief Joe Perkins tells us they responded to extinguish a grassfire that spread from a burn barrel.

Crews remained on the scene making sure the fire would not rekindle.

About two hours later a call to the same address to reports the 30 x 30 sheet metal barn was fully engulfed in fire.

It took about an hour to extinguish that blaze. The sheet metal covered wood-frame building had a dirt floor. The cause is under investigation.

HUGE PLUME BLACK SMOKE/EAGLEWOOD ROAD

Friday about 11:30 a.m. Carl Junction Fire responded to reports of an outside fire in the 500 block of Eaglewood Drive just north of Joplin.

Chief Joe Perkins says the fire was a large pile of railroad ties and discarded tires.

“We scattered the pile and then put about 4,000 gallons of water on it all,” Chief tells us with that much information water it’s most-likely not to rekindle.

They are investigating the cause of the fire.

Due to the amount of waste from the fire he said they have contacted DNR to launch an investigation.

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Driver ejected and pinned as vehicle overturns in crash near Peace Church Cemetery

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JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — Late Saturday night reports of a single vehicle rollover crash near 3000 bl N Peace Church alerted Jasper County E911.

Carl Junction Fire Protection District, Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputies and METS ambulance responded.

Upon arrival a 2006 Chevy HHR had rolled where the driver was partially ejected and pinned.

Carl Junction firefighters freed Jason Campion, 50, of Galena, Kan. He was transported to Freeman West suffering serious injuries.

“[HHR] ran off the roadway and overturned.” — Tpr B.D. Vaught, MSHP Troop D

Campion was not wearing  seat belt. Tpr Vaught told us if the driver was belted, most likely minor injuries.

Comer’s Wrecker removed the crashed vehicle.

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Joplin woman killed in crash on Route 66 west of Joplin

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JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — Just after 6 p.m. Wednesday evening Jasper County E911 were alerted to reports of a two vehicle crash at W 7th and Central City Road.

Carl Junction Fire Dept, METS ambulance, and Jasper County Deputies responded. Missouri State Highway Patrol were notified.

An off-duty Joplin firefighter initially assisted before crews arrived.

On scene we learn from Tpr T.C. Smith a southbound passenger vehicle on Central City Road failed to yield to an eastbound vehicle on West 7th. Both traveled into the SE ditch.

Dylan Anderson, 20, was operating a 2005 Ford 500. He suffered moderate injuries and was transported to Freeman West by private vehicle.

Cynthia Myers, 71, of Joplin, was transported by METS to Freeman West where she was pronounced deceased. Next of kin were notified overnight. Joplin News First delayed the released of any information and images until the initial publishing of this article.

Rosenberg Towing removed the crashed vehicles from the scene.

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T-Bone crash, both drivers injured, west of Joplin, Mo.

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JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — Just before 1:15 p.m. Saturday reports of a T-Bone crash at West 7th and Central City Road alerted Jasper County E911.

Carl Junction Fire, METS ambulance and Jasper County Deputies responded emergency. Missouri State Highway Patrol were notified.

On scene we learn the westbound lanes were completely blocked for a short time. Then traffic, one lane, was allowed to slowly pass the crash on the shoulder.

Tpr B.D. Vaught of Missouri State Highway Patrol tells us a northbound white PT Cruiser was T-Boned by a black passenger car. The crash then came to rest in the westbound lanes. 

Two were transported to area hospitals, the driver of each car, with non-life threatening injuries.

Rosenberg Recovery and Towing removed both vehicles from the roadway as Carl Junction Fire controlled traffic through the area.

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Van overturns, two vehicle crash in Carl Junction, Mo.

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CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — Just before noon Wednesday reports of a two vehicle crash alerted authorities to Z and State Route JJ,  just west of Carl Junction High School.

Carl Junction Fire, Carl Junction Police, Jasper County Deputies responded. Missouri State Highway Patrol were notified.

We learn on scene a van on its side and a passenger vehicle, both with extensive damage.

Troopers tell us the passenger car was traveling west and the van, pulling a trailer, was traveling south. The crash occurred just feet outside the city limits.

Initially all occupants and drivers refused medical transport.  We learn later that one person stated they will seek medical treatment and travel by private vehicle.

H&H Wrecker will remove the vehicles and debris from the crash scene.

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DWI crash, man suffers serious injuries rolling vehicle at Belle Center curve

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JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — Just before 4:00 a.m. Tuesday Jasper County Emergency 911 were alerted to reports of a crash at Belle Center and Central City Road.

Carl Junction Fire, METS ambulance and Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputies responded.

METS ambulance transported the male driver to Freeman West hospital suffering serious injuries. 

Tpr J.L. Prewitt of the Missouri State Highway Patrol releases more information.

Anthony Lockhart, 58, of Joplin, was driving the 2013 Honda Accord, westbound on Belle Center.

“[Honda]  failed to negotiate a curve, drove off the roadway, struck a road sign, and overturned.” – Tpr J.L. Prewitt of Troop D

Lockhart was arrested and released to receive medical care.

The vehicle was totaled. It was removed by Rosenberg Recovery & Towing.

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RV camper burns, woman suffers critical injuries, rushed to Springfield burn unit

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JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — Just before noon Saturday Jasper County Emergency 911 were alerted to reports of heavy black smoke in the 1500 block of W Zora.

Carl Junction Fire, Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputies, and METS responded emergency. MODOT Emergency Response assisted.

Chief Joe Perkins of Carl Junction Fire tells us on scene it was an RV camper that burned. It was being used as a residence.

He says an adult female was severely burned. She was transported directly by ambulance to a Springfield burn unit with critical injuries.

The fire was so intense a large area is burned and one must look closely to determine it actually was an RV camper.

Chief Perkins tells us they have summoned the Missouri State Fire Marshal to assist with investigation, which is protocol in a fire where someone is injured.

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Structure fire SW of Belle Center and Central City

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JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — Just before 5 p.m. Monday fire was reported just to the SW of Central City and Belle Center Road.

Carl Junction Fire Protection responded with mutual aid requested of Galena, Kan. Fire and Joplin Fire.

The building on fire was a metal shop building next to a residence.

Chief Joe Perkins of Carl Junction Fire tells us on scene no resident was injured.

”There were over 30 round bails, a boat, and two tractors, and assorted farm implements in the building,” Chief Perkins tells us afterwards. “We had to completely disassemble the building to get the round bails out and broke open.”

The building was a total loss but residence 20 ft away was untouched.

“We were also able to save a dog and multiple goats,” he added.

Tankers were staged along Belle Center Road. As needed they shuttled to the fire which was about 1/3 mile off Belle Center.

Chief Perkins thanks their mutual aid partners and emphasized he was proud of the work his firefighters did. Crews were on scene until about 8:15 p.m.

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