Injury Crash

Motorcyclist Injured in Early Morning Crash on US 36 Near Laclede

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 24, 2026

Time

12:05 a.m.

Roadway

US 36

Location

Laclede, Linn County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A motorcyclist suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday on US 36 near Laclede, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash occurred around 12:05 a.m. on October 24, roughly one mile east of Laclede in Linn County, the preliminary report states. A 2001 Yamaha motorcycle was traveling westbound at the time of the crash, patrol records show.

The driver was hurt and transported for medical treatment following the crash, according to the Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved, and the incident is classified as a single-vehicle crash.

Troop B of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene. The crash has been logged under report number 260450573.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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