Wright City driver runs red light, causes crash in St. Charles

ST. CHARLES, MO – A 31-year-old Wright City driver ran a red light at the intersection of Mid Rivers Mall Drive and N. St. Peters Parkway and crashed into a 2012 Honda Civic on Monday afternoon.

Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Jonathyn J. Markum was traveling north on Mid Rivers Mall Drive in a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado when he ran a red light. He crashed into the Honda driven by 28-year-old Jessica E. Jung. The accident happened around 2:52 p.m.

Jung was transported to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital Lake St. Louis for minor injuries. MSHP reports both drivers were wearing seat belts.

Both vehicles sustained moderate damages.

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