Fatal Crash
Vernon County Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Highway 54 Near Camdenton
Incident record
September 6, 2026
Highway 54 at Cedar Heights Drive
Camdenton, Camden County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Camden County Sheriff's Office
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A Vernon County man died after being struck by a vehicle on westbound Highway 54 near Camdenton, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol via KMIZ.
The crash was reported around midnight Sunday at Cedar Heights Drive, just west of Camdenton in Camden County, the patrol said. The location sits near the Niangua Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks.
Authorities said the pedestrian was struck while on the highway, though further details about the circumstances of the crash have not been released. One vehicle was involved in the incident, which resulted in one fatality.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. No additional information about the driver or the exact events leading up to the crash has been made public at this time.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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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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