Jasper man identified as victim of fatal crash at 20th & Rangeline

Joplin Police have identified the victim of a single vehicle crash at 20th and Rangeline Friday night. Read the full press release below:

On January 7th, 2022 at 4:49 pm, the Joplin Police Department Emergency Communications Center received a call of a disturbance at the Joplin Public Library at 1901 E. 20th Street.

Officers with JPD responded to the incident and determined there was a dispute over child custody issues. The on-scene investigation determined no arrest or criminal charges were warranted and the involved parties separated.

One adult male involved in the incident left the scene eastbound on 20th. A short time later, the Joplin Police Department received a 911 call of a single vehicle crash at 20th and Rangeline. It was reported a vehicle struck a pole and was on fire. Officers responded to the scene along with Joplin Fire Department and METS Ambulance personnel.

Officers were able to confirm the driver of the vehicle was the adult male involved in the previous disturbance at the Joplin Public Library. He was pronounced deceased on scene and has been identified as David R. Pulsipher, age 31 of Jasper, Missouri.

Officers with the Joplin Police Department Major Crash Team responded began conducting their investigation. The preliminary crash investigation shows the vehicle was eastbound on 20th approaching Rangeline Road and struck a right turn island, then struck a stop light support barrier, and then caught fire.

This crash remains under investigation and further details may be released as they become available.