Injury Crash
Five Hurt in Two-Vehicle Crash on US 36 Near Hamilton
Incident record
October 9, 2026
6:43 p.m.
US 36 at Nettleton Rd
Hamilton, Caldwell County, MO
Missouri
2
5 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Five people were injured, including two juveniles with serious injuries, in a two-vehicle crash east of Hamilton on Friday evening, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol said the collision occurred at 6:43 p.m. on October 9 at US 36 and Nettleton Road, about five miles east of Hamilton in Caldwell County. A 2021 Ford Explorer traveling westbound and a 2014 GMC Sierra traveling northbound were involved in the crash, investigators said.
According to the patrol's preliminary report, two juvenile occupants suffered serious injuries and were taken for medical treatment. A 58-year-old woman from Lincoln, Nebraska, sustained moderate injuries, while a 62-year-old man from Hamilton also suffered moderate injuries. A 70-year-old man from Hamilton, identified as a driver in the crash, was seriously injured. All five were transported for treatment, the patrol said.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Troop H of the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation into the crash, cataloged under incident number 260430345.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.
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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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