Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on US 36 Near Shelbina Injures Kansas Driver
Incident record
August 13, 2026
7:25 a.m.
US HWY 36
Shelbina, Shelby County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Slight rain · 72°F · 0.08 in precip · 5 mph wind
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A crash involving two vehicles traveling westbound on US Highway 36 near Shelbina left one driver with moderate injuries, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred the morning of August 13, 2026, at approximately 7:25 a.m. in Shelby County, the patrol reported. A 2026 Buick and a 2020 Volvo truck tractor were both traveling westbound on US 36 at the time of the crash, according to the online crash report.
The Buick's driver, a 28-year-old woman from Overland Park, Kansas, sustained moderate injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol said. No other injuries were reported, and no fatalities resulted from the incident.
Weather data for the time and location of the crash indicated light rain falling in the area, according to open-meteo weather records, with temperatures around 72 degrees.
The crash, logged under incident number 260341887, was investigated by Troop B of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the responding jurisdiction for the Shelbina area.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report reflects preliminary information from investigating authorities and may be updated as officials provide further details.
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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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