News

Climax Springs man seriously injured in Benton County crash

Published May 7, 2026 8:13 AM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A 31-year-old Climax Springs man was flown to University Hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Benton County Wednesday night.

According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the man was a passenger in a 1997 GMC on Hastain Ave., south of Mulholland Road, around 8:15 p.m., when the driver lost control of the vehicle and hit a tree.

The driver, a 47-year-old man from Trout Springs, Montana, was not hurt in the crash, according to the report.

The report states the man was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

Article Topic Follows: News

Jump to comments ↓

Gabrielle Teiner

Gabrielle Teiner is the weekday morning anchor for ABC 17 News. She graduated The Pennsylvania State University and joined ABC 17 News in July 2023.

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.