Campbell Man, 63, Dies After Two Vehicle Crash at Highway 412 and Highway 164 Intersection in Dunklin County
DUNKLIN COUNTY, MO – A late night collision at the intersection of Highway 412 and Highway 164 left a Campbell man dead and two other drivers seriously injured Friday night, after a westbound vehicle pulled into the path of an eastbound vehicle around 9:39 PM.
Westbound Explorer Pulls Into Path of Eastbound Lincoln
According to preliminary findings from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a westbound 2004 Ford Explorer entered the path of an eastbound 2022 Lincoln Nautilus at the intersection, resulting in a serious collision that left both vehicles totaled. The crash was handled by Troop E and is recorded as a two vehicle wreck in the state’s online crash database, which posts preliminary reports automatically as troopers file them from the scene.
Passenger Flown to Memphis Later Pronounced Dead
The Lincoln’s passenger, a 63-year-old man, sustained fatal injuries in the crash and was flown by Survival Flight to Regional One Health in Memphis, where he was later pronounced dead around 1:30 AM Saturday.
Both Drivers Suffer Serious Injuries, Taken to Separate Hospitals
The Ford’s driver, a 54-year-old man from Paragould, Arkansas, suffered serious injuries and was also flown to Regional One Health in Memphis for treatment. The Lincoln’s driver, a 54-year-old woman from Campbell, was taken to N.E.A. Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro following the crash. The patrol’s preliminary report noted that occupants in both vehicles were wearing seat belts at the time of the collision.
Crash Marks Troop E’s 22nd Traffic Fatality of 2026
The wreck has been logged as Troop E’s 22nd traffic fatality of 2026, according to the patrol’s preliminary listing. The Ford was towed from the scene by Higgins, while the Lincoln was towed by Redline Towing.
Investigation Remains Ongoing, Names Withheld Pending Notification
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has stressed that its online crash summaries are preliminary and that troopers are still actively investigating the collision. No names have been released publicly as authorities continue working to notify next of kin. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E.
A fatal crash like this is a sobering reminder of how quickly conditions can change on rural highways after dark. Stay with pinewhispers.net for updates as more details on this investigation become available.
