Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US-36 Near Clarence

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 15, 2026 at 12:35 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 15, 2026

Time

12:35 p.m.

Roadway

US-36

Location

Clarence, Shelby County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on US-36 about a half mile west of Clarence, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash happened at 12:35 p.m. on July 15, 2026, the Patrol said. A 2006 Audi A6 was traveling westbound on US-36 in Shelby County when the crash occurred, according to the report.

The driver, a 33-year-old man from Dawson, Illinois, was the only person involved in the crash and sustained minor injuries, the Patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved.

Troop B of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene. The incident is logged under report number 260297032.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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