ST. JOSEPH- A St. Joseph man was injured in an accident just before 6 p.m. on Sunday in Buchanan County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Mitsubishi driven by Billy D. Wykert, 38, St. Joseph, was northbound on Interstate 29 just south of St. Joseph.

The vehicle was slowing for stalled traffic and was rear-ended by an unknown vehicle that left the scene.

The collision caused the Mitsubishi to travel off the east side of the road and hit a guardrail.

A passenger in the vehicle Patrick E. Owens, 47, St. Joseph, was transported to Mosaic Life Care. Wykert was not injured.

The MSHP reported they were not wearing seat belts.