Injury Crash

Single-Vehicle Crash on US-36 in Linn County Sends Driver to Hospital

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 30, 2026

Time

11:13 a.m.

Roadway

US-36

Location

Marceline, Linn County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A single-vehicle crash on US-36 at Marceline Junction in Linn County left one driver with minor injuries on Aug. 30, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash occurred at 11:13 a.m., the Patrol reported. A 2024 Kia Forte was traveling eastbound at the time of the incident, according to the preliminary report.

The driver of the Kia sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

The incident, logged as crash number 260368170, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop B and is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

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