3 Injured in Jefferson County Wreck

(Jefferson County, MO) 3 people are suffering from injuries following an accident in Jefferson county Monday afternoon. According to Missouri Highway Patrol reports says it happened at around 3 o'clock on Old Highway 21, North of Connors Road. An SUV being driven south by 38 year old Amanda Irle, of Pevely, was headed south, when it ran off the right side of the road and hit a backhoe being operated by 37 year old Mark Vessell, of Warrenton. A passenger in Irle's vehicle, 39 year old William Crass, of Marquand, received serious injuries while Irle was moderately injured. Vessel suffered minor injuries. All three were taken to Mercy Hospital South at St. Louis.