Injury Crash
One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on US 36 West of Brookfield
Incident record
September 1, 2026
8:45 p.m.
US 36
Brookfield, Linn County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash involving two westbound vehicles on US 36 left one driver with minor injuries the night of September 1, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol said the collision occurred at approximately 8:45 p.m. about half a mile west of Brookfield in Linn County. A 2025 RAM pickup and a 2017 Ford F-250, both traveling westbound, were involved in the crash, per the agency's online crash report.
A 35-year-old male driver from Lawrence, Kansas, sustained minor injuries as a result of the collision, the Highway Patrol reported. No fatalities were recorded in connection with the crash, and details regarding the extent of vehicle damage or the exact sequence of events leading to the collision have not been released.
The incident, logged as crash number 260371902, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop B and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No further information about citations or contributing factors has been made public at this time.
This report will be updated as additional details become available from investigating officials.
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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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