Fatal Crash
86-Year-Old Kansas City Man Dies in Camden County Crash on Sportsman Drive

Incident record
May 13, 2026
Sportsman Drive
Camden County, MO
Missouri
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Injuries reported
1 fatality
Camden County Sheriff's Office
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An 86-year-old man from Kansas City died in a crash on Sportsman Drive in Camden County on Wednesday, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The Patrol's crash report indicates the man was backing a 2023 model vehicle at the time of the incident. Details regarding how the crash unfolded have not been fully released.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal crash. No additional information on injuries or the number of vehicles involved has been provided at this time.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. Details may be updated as officials release more information.
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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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