Fatal Crash
One Dead, Others Injured in Head-On Crash in Camden County
Incident record
June 12, 2026
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Climax Springs, Camden County, MO
Missouri
2
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Camden County Sheriff's Office
Report body
A head-on collision in Climax Springs left one person dead and sent multiple others to the hospital, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash, which involved two vehicles, was reported in Camden County, patrol officials said. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F said in a social media post. Additional occupants sustained injuries, according to the patrol, though the exact number of injured has not been released.
Details surrounding the events leading up to the collision have not yet been disclosed. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, and no further information on the identities of those involved has been made public.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
Missouri accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 5 years (From date of accident (RSMo 516.120) - one of the longest injury windows in the US.)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 3 years (From date of death (RSMo 537.100).)
- Fault rule
- Missouri uses pure comparative fault: recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but not barred.
- Citations
- RSMo 516.120 (SoL); RSMo 537.100 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Gustafson v. Benda
- Crash report agency
- Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic crash reports (online portal) for MSHP crashes; local agency otherwise.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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