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Luther “Luke” Pierce Sherman

Age : 38

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 01/13/2026

Location : Roadway near Seneca

City : Seneca

County : Newton

State : Missouri

Agency : Missouri State Highway Patrol

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/13/2026, Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers attempted to stop Luther “Luke” Pierce Sherman, 38, of Joplin near Seneca in Newton County. Sherman continued driving and troopers escalated a pursuit. During the chase, Sherman’s vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a river embankment. Emergency responders transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the crash. Authorities have not publicly detailed the initiating reason for the attempted stop, the duration of the pursuit, or recorded speeds. Law enforcement has not released trooper names or stated whether dash camera footage will be made public.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/news/local/joplin-man-killed-in-police-chase-crash-near-seneca/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/joplin-man-killed-police-chase-212926349.html