Injury Crash
Meadville Man Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on US-36 Near Laclede
Incident record
August 28, 2026
2:47 p.m.
US-36
Laclede, Linn County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 65-year-old man from Meadville was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on US-36 at Laclede, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.
The patrol said the crash happened on August 28, 2026, at 2:47 p.m. in Linn County. A 2025 GMC Sierra was traveling westbound on US-36 when it collided with a second vehicle traveling southbound, according to the report. The identity and further details about the second vehicle were not included in the preliminary report.
The driver of the GMC Sierra sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash, and no additional injuries were listed in the preliminary information released.
Troop B of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and is investigating the crash.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may 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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