Three Holden Teens Injured When Jeep Overturns

Three teens were injured in a one-vehicle accident that occurred Tuesday in Johnson County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a westbound 2004 Jeep, driven by a 16-year-old female from Holden, was on Missouri 58, at SW 1451 Road (West of Holden) at 5:50 p.m., when the Jeep traveled off the roadway and overturned, coming to rest on its top, and ejecting a 17-year-old female occupant from Holden.

A 15-year-old male occupant of the Jeep from Holden suffered serious injuries, while the 17-year-old suffered moderate injuries. The driver suffered minor injuries.

The 15-year-old was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, according to the report.

All were transported by JCAD to Children's Mercy Hospital for treatment.

The Jeep was totaled.

Johnson County Deputies assisted the Patrol at the scene.