Fatal Crash
Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on US-36 in Shelby County
Incident record
August 1, 2026
11:09 a.m.
US-36 at MO-15 mile marker 0.5
Shelby County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 70°F · 18 mph wind
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A driver died Saturday morning after a single-vehicle crash on US-36 in Shelby County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol said the crash happened at approximately 11:09 a.m. on August 1, 2026, about half a mile west of the US-36 and MO-15 intersection. A 2017 Volvo conventional was traveling east on US-36 when the crash occurred, the report states.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The driver sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, the Highway Patrol reported. No additional occupants or vehicles were listed in the report.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop B and is documented under incident report number 260323912, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report will be updated as officials release further information.
Related resources
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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