Car Crashes Into Joplin GameCo Store

A small black passenger car struck a bollard and smashed into the GameCo building at 3816 East 7th in Joplin.

Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Accidents

Live Poll

Should businesses be required to install crash barriers to protect storefronts from vehicles?

A small black passenger car struck a bollard and crashed into the GameCo building at 3816 East 7th just before 2:30 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026. The crash destroyed display cases and items inside the store, though the elderly female driver and everyone inside were not injured.

Why it matters

The building has been hit by vehicles multiple times, including a February 2023 minivan crash that drove through its wall, prompting the installation of bollards. The latest crash shows the protective barriers did not prevent damage to the store's interior.

The elderly female driver was not injured, and Schraders Towing removed the vehicle and debris from the scene. Duenweg Fire and Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the call, and the cause of the crash and any charges remain unreported.

The players

GameCo

GameCo is a video game and electronics retailer whose Joplin store at 3816 East 7th was damaged in the crash.

Schraders Towing

Schraders Towing is a local towing company that removed the vehicle and debris from the crash scene.

Missouri State Highway Patrol

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the state law enforcement agency that responded to the crash alongside local fire crews.

The details

The car struck a bollard, laying it over, before crashing into the building. Duenweg Fire and Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the call, and the crash destroyed display cases and items inside the store.

December 2019: A vehicle struck the former GameCo location on Range Line Rd.
February 2023: A minivan drove through the GameCo building wall, after which bollards were installed.
November 6, 2026, before 2:30 p.m.: A car struck a bollard and crashed into the GameCo store at 3816 East 7th.

Legal Context

This crash is the third vehicle impact recorded at the same GameCo building, following a 2019 collision at the former Range Line Rd site and a 2023 minivan that breached the wall. The repeated incidents show that bollards installed after the 2023 crash did not prevent damage from a fresh collision.

Drivers and shoppers near East 7th Street in Joplin should note that the GameCo entrance was disrupted by the crash and debris removal. The repeated impacts at this location highlight the importance of drivers maintaining control in parking areas.

The takeaway

Protective barriers such as bollards reduce but do not eliminate damage from vehicle collisions, so store owners and drivers alike should remain vigilant in busy commercial lots.