Injury Crash

Roach Motorcyclist Seriously Injured Swerving to Avoid Deer on Irontown Dr.

By Nationwide Report StaffJune 4, 2026 at 12:30 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

June 4, 2026

Time

12:30 a.m.

Roadway

Irontown Dr. at Tick Lane

Location

Roach, Camden County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Camden County Sheriff's Office

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Report

A 47-year-old Roach resident suffered serious injuries early Thursday after losing control of a motorcycle on Irontown Dr. north of Tick Lane in Camden County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m., the patrol said. The rider was operating a 2001 Harley Davidson Sportster when they swerved to avoid a deer in the roadway, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The motorcycle was the only vehicle involved.

The driver was seriously hurt in the crash, according to KMIZ. No other injuries or fatalities were reported.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MO - KMIZ TV

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Legal context

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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