Three are injured in a two vehicle crash outside of Independence.

Earlier this afternoon, a 2018 Ford F150, driven by Tabitha Westhoff, of Parsons, was eastbound on Highway 160 and a 2004 Toyota Highlander, driven by Nathan Bolerjack, of Branson, was westbound on Highway 160. Westhoff failed to slow down for a stopping vehicle, she swerved left and struck Bolerjack in the Westbound lane. Westhoff was transported to Freeman Hospital in Joplin with suspected serious injuries. Bolerjack was transported to Mercy Hospital in Joplin with suspected serious injuries.

There were three passengers in the Highlander, Jessica Bolerjack and two juveniles. Jessica was transported to Mercy Hospital with suspected minor injuries.