Basic Facts
Crash date: June 8, 2026
Crash location: U.S. Highway 36 south of Bucklin, MO
People involved:
- Unidentified Kia driver, 23
- Unidentified Kia passenger
- Unidentified truck driver, 43
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown
Accident Report
Linn County, MO — June 8, 2026, two people were injured in a truck accident at about 11:45 a.m. on U.S. Route 36/Chicago-Kansas City Expressway.
Authorities said a 2014 Kia Sorrento was turning onto the highway from State Route 129 when it was struck by a westbound 1999 Freightliner semi-truck south of Bucklin.
The Kia driver, a 23-year-old Unionville woman whose name has not been made public yet, and a baby boy suffered serious injuries in the crash, according to authorities.
No other injuries were reported.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Linn County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
It is not clear at this point what caused this crash. Was the truck going too fast? Did the SUV turn when it wasn’t safe? Was one of these drivers distracted? Did one of the vehicles have an issue with its brakes or steering mechanism? The best way to answer these questions, in my experience, is to wait until the investigation is complete.
Authorities likely will start by working to reconstruct this crash, using physical evidence, witness statements, data from the vehicles and any available video footage. Cell phone records could show what each driver was doing at the time, but a qualified expert should examine the vehicles if investigators suspect a mechanical problem contributed to this crash.
Most law enforcement agencies don’t have the time or training for such inspections, but the injured woman and her family deserve to know as much as possible about this accident.
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