Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Truck Crash on US 36 West of Callao

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 25, 2026

Time

12:03 p.m.

Roadway

US 36

Location

Callao, Macon County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on US 36 about two miles west of Callao, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The crash was reported at 12:03 p.m. on Aug. 25, 2026.

The patrol said the incident involved a 2025 Freightliner Cascadia that was traveling westbound at the time of the crash. No other vehicles were reported to be involved.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment following the crash. Troop B responded to the scene as part of the ongoing investigation, which is logged under crash incident number 260360192.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. Details regarding the cause of the crash and any contributing factors have not been released.

This report will be updated as officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol release additional information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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