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Tragic Crash Leaves One Dead | Joplin News
A horrific crash on County Road 60 southwest of Sarcoxie turned fatal Thursday night when a 41-year-old driver, William Kelly, lost control of his vehicle, flipping multiple times and ejecting a 38-year-old female passenger who died at the scene. Kelly, injured, was airlifted to Mercy Joplin and later arrested on charges including felony DWI causing death, child endangerment, failure to secure a child under 16, and reckless operation. The child in the car was unharmed, but the emotional fallout is profound. Authorities continue investigating, and this tragedy underscores the devastating…
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