Two Women Injured in Miller County Collision

Two women were injured in a two-car collision that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Miller County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a westbound 2002 Mercury Sable was stopped in traffic on Missouri 52, 68 feet east of Hickey Road around 2:30 p.m., when a westbound 2009 Kia Sportage, driven by 28-year-old Jessica M. Wright of Versailles, struck the Mercury in the rear. The Kia then ran off the road and overturned.

Wright suffered minor injuries, as did the driver of the Mercury, 52-year-old Janelle D. Matthews of Barnett.

Wright was transported to Capital Regional Hospital, while Matthews was transported to St. Mary's Hospital for treatment.

The Sable had moderate damage, while the Sportage had extensive damage.