Fatal Crash
One Killed in Highway 7 Crash Near Climax Springs After Pickup Crosses Center Line
Incident record
June 11, 2026
Highway 7 at Route Z
Climax Springs, Camden County, MO
Missouri
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Injuries reported
1 fatality
Camden County Sheriff's Office
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A crash on Highway 7 north of Route Z in Climax Springs left one person dead Thursday afternoon, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.
The Patrol said a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling northbound on Highway 7 when it crossed the center line. A 45-year-old driver was involved in the crash, the report states.
One fatality was reported as a result of the crash, according to the Highway Patrol. Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crossing of the center line.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the agency of record for the crash and continues to document the incident in Camden County.
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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