ST. JOSEPH- Three people were injured in an accident just after 5 p.m. on Tuesday in Andrew County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Ford Escape driven by Michael R. Butterfield, 20, Savannah, was southbound on U.S. 169 one mile north of St. Joseph. The vehicle crossed the centerline and struck a 2008 Ford F 150 driven by Julieanne T. Beahler, 48, Cosby, in the driver’s side before striking a 2011 Chevy Malibu driven by Lisa M. Farmer, 32, Union Star, head on.

Butterfield was transported by Andrew County ambulance to Heartland Regional Medical Center in serious condition. A private vehicle transported Farmer and Beahler to Heartland Regional Medical Center. They were treated and released.

The MSHP reported all were properly restrained at the time of the accident.