Injury Crash

Climax Springs Man Seriously Hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash on Coffman Bend Drive

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

May 7, 2026

Time

3:00 p.m.

Roadway

Coffman Bend Dr. at Holeoft Road

Location

Climax Springs, Camden County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Camden County Sheriff's Office

Report

Report body

A 49-year-old Climax Springs man suffered serious injuries Thursday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Coffman Bend Drive, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report cited by KMIZ.

The crash was reported just before 3 p.m. on a downhill stretch of Coffman Bend Drive, about 1,000 feet south of Holeoft Road in Camden County, the report states.

The man was driving a 1962 International Scout at the time of the crash, according to the Highway Patrol report. No other vehicles were involved, and the extent of the vehicle's damage has not been detailed.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. No further details about the events leading up to the incident have been released.

This report is based on preliminary information from law enforcement and news sources. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MO - KMIZ TV
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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.

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