Nationwide Report

Fatal Crash

One Dead, Others Injured in Head-On Crash in Camden County

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Climax Springs, Camden County, MO
Map precision: city
Incident record

Incident record

Date

June 12, 2026

Roadway

Location

Climax Springs, Camden County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

Camden County Sheriff's Office

Report

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.

Source: Reported by MO - KMIZ TV
Related resources
Legal context
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.

Nearby coverage

Recent crashes in Camden County

More in Camden County