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Injury Crash

Pedestrian, 33, Seriously Injured in Camden County Crash on Deans Creek Road

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Richland, Camden County, MO
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

April 20, 2026

Roadway

Deans Creek Road

Location

Richland, Camden County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Camden County Sheriff's Office

Report

Report body

A 33-year-old man suffered serious injuries after being struck in a crash in the 1700 block of Deans Creek Road near Richland, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The incident happened Monday evening, the report states.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed the man was a pedestrian at the time of the crash. Authorities have not released additional details about the vehicle or driver involved.

The extent of the man's injuries required treatment, per the patrol's report, though his current condition has not been publicly disclosed. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. No further details, including the circumstances leading up to the crash, have been released at this time.

This report will be updated as officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol release additional information.

Source: Reported by MO - KMIZ TV
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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