Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US 36 Near Monroe City
Incident record
August 6, 2026
1:40 a.m.
US 36
Monroe City, Ralls County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 73°F · 0.02 in precip · 7 mph wind
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A driver suffered minor injuries early Thursday when the truck he was operating crashed on US 36 about five miles east of Monroe City, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The crash happened at approximately 1:40 a.m. on August 6, the Patrol said. A 2016 Western Star truck was traveling westbound when it was involved in the single-vehicle incident, according to the report.
The driver, a 42-year-old man from Columbus, Ohio, was transported for medical treatment following the crash, the Patrol reported. His injuries were described as minor.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B is investigating the crash, which has been logged under incident number 260331085.
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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