Failed U-turn attempt leaves one injured

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO – A woman was injured after her vehicle was hit by another vehicle attempting to make a U-turn on Highway 79 Thursday night, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reports.

At 9:14 p.m. near Firma Road, the driver of a 2014 Mercedes GL450 attempted to make a U-turn in the road. During that attempt, the driver hit 51-year-old Susan Tow in her 2016 GMC Terrain.

Tow suffered moderate injuries from the accident. Officials transported her to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital for treatment.

There were no reported injuries from the second vehicle in the accident.

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