Injury Crash

Two Injured When Freightliner Crashes on US-36 Near Hunnewell

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 12, 2026

Time

1:45 p.m.

Roadway

US-36

Location

Hunnewell, Shelby County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

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.

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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