Injury Crash
Two Injured When Freightliner Crashes on US-36 Near Hunnewell
Incident record
August 12, 2026
1:45 p.m.
US-36
Hunnewell, Shelby County, MO
Missouri
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2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two people were hurt when a Freightliner crashed on US-36 about three miles west of Hunnewell in Shelby County, according to a preliminary Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.
The patrol said the crash occurred at 1:45 p.m. on Aug. 12, 2026, and involved a single vehicle, a 2019 Freightliner traveling eastbound at the time.
A 30-year-old male driver sustained serious injuries in the crash, while a 56-year-old female occupant suffered moderate injuries, the patrol reported. Both were transported for medical treatment following the crash.
The incident, logged by the Missouri State Highway Patrol as case number 260340967, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop B. No additional details about the circumstances leading to the crash were included in the preliminary report.
This report is based on preliminary information released by 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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