KANSAS CITY -A St. Joseph woman was injured in an accident just before 6:30 p.m. on Friday in Platte County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Hyundai Sonata driven by Jill C. Citta, 34, Overland Park, was northbound and slowing for traffic on Interstate 29 just before Interstate 435.

A 2007 Toyota Camry driven by Anthony R. Russo, 42, Kansas City, sped up, overtook and rear-ended the Hyundai.

A passenger in the Hyundai Cody Grable, 31, St. Joseph, was transported to North Kansas City Hospital.

The MSHP reported Russo was not wearing a seat belt.