A teenager from Jefferson City sustained serious injuries in a crash Thursday afternoon in Cole County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reported the incident occurred at approximately 3:41 p.m. at the intersection of Route C and Route AA.
The Jeep collided with the passenger side of the van, which subsequently struck a road sign.
The 17-year-old girl driving the Jeep was transported to Capital Region Hospital for treatment. Authorities confirmed she was wearing a seatbelt during the incident.
The 29-year-old woman driving the van, from Russellville, was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
A portion of the roadway was closed for the investigation, and towing services were on the scene to remove the vehicles.