Injury Crash

Driver Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US 36 in Caldwell County

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 13, 2026 at 4:28 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 13, 2026

Time

4:28 a.m.

Roadway

US 36 at HWY A

Location

Caldwell County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A driver suffered serious injuries early Friday in a single-vehicle crash on US 36 east of Highway A in Caldwell County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the crash occurred at approximately 4:28 a.m. on Nov. 13, 2026. A 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer was traveling westbound on US 36 when the vehicle was involved in the crash, per the report.

The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining serious injuries, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. No other vehicles were listed as involved in the incident.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H investigated the crash, which is documented under incident report number 260479726.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials provide further 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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