Fatal Crash
Two Killed in Caldwell County Crash on US 36 Near Kidder
Incident record
August 6, 2026
9:05 a.m.
US 36 at HWY J
Kidder, Caldwell County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
2 fatalities
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two people died and a third was injured in a two-vehicle crash on US 36 near Kidder, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H.
The crash happened at 9:05 a.m. on Aug. 6, 2026, about two miles south of Kidder at the intersection of US 36 and Highway J, patrol records show.
Investigators say a 2011 Freightliner Cascadia was traveling westbound when it collided with a 2022 Ford F-150 heading northbound. The Highway Patrol reported that an 87-year-old male driver and an 82-year-old female occupant sustained fatal injuries and were transported for medical treatment. A 27-year-old male driver involved in the crash suffered minor injuries, according to the patrol.
The report, filed under incident number 260331305, did not specify which vehicle each person was occupying beyond the roles described by the Highway Patrol. The agency's online crash report characterized the information as preliminary, noting that details could change as the investigation continues.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H is handling the investigation into the cause of the collision. No further information about the circumstances leading up to the crash has been released.
This report is based on preliminary findings from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional 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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