Injury Crash

Camden County Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Crash Involving Deer

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 12, 2026

Time

6:48 a.m.

Roadway

Highway 5 at Rock Grove Court

Location

Camden County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Camden County Sheriff's Office

Report

Report body

A 51-year-old man was seriously injured Monday morning after his motorcycle collided with a deer on Highway 5 in Camden County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.

The crash happened at 6:48 a.m. north of Rock Grove Court, the report states. The man, identified by KMIZ as a resident of Climax Springs, Missouri, was riding a 2006 Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide at the time of the collision.

According to the Highway Patrol report, the motorcyclist sustained serious injuries in the crash. No other vehicles were reported involved.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the agency of record for the crash report.

This report may be updated as officials release additional 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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