A two vehicle crash sent three people to the hospital Thursday evening on US 71 just north of Maryville.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, around 6:23 p.m. Michael Hall, 32 of Hopkins was driving a 1999 Dodge 1500 extended cab truck northbound on Business 71 and failed to stop at a stop sign.  Jacki Thrasher, 58 of Clarinda, Iowa was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Impala northbound on US 71 and was struck on the left front by Hall’s vehicle and went off the roadway.  The truck rolled over and ejected a passenger before coming to rest on the driver’s side.

Keren Ebrecht, 51 and Michael Ebrecht, 28 both from Hopkins and both passengers in the truck were transported for treatment of injuries.  Karen was flown by Lifenet from St. Francis to Moasic Life Care for treatment of what was described as serious injuries. Michael was taken by private vehicle to St. Francis for treatment of what was described as a minor injury.  Thrasher was taken by ambulance to St. Francis for treatment of a moderate injury.  None of the occupants in the truck were reported to be wearing a seat belt.