Fatal Crash
Pedestrian Killed in Overnight Crash on US-54 in Camden County
Incident record
September 6, 2026
US-54 at Cedar Heights Dr
Camden County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle early Sunday on westbound US-54 at Cedar Heights Drive in Camden County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash was reported at approximately 12:00 a.m. on September 6, 2026, the Patrol said. One vehicle was involved in the collision, per the report.
The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, the Highway Patrol reported. No additional information about injuries to others involved has been released.
Troop F of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and is investigating the crash, which has been assigned incident number 260382910.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been made public. 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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