Four Hurt in Hwy 5 Wreck

Four people were injured  Saturday in an accident on Highway 5 at Route HH in Morgan County.  According to the Highway Patrol, a sport utility vehicle driven by 28-year-old Erin Nies of Latham failed to yield and crossed into the path of another SUV driven by 28-year-old Jenna Mortenson of Jefferson City.  Both vehicles were totaled and both drivers were taken by ambulance to University Hospital.  Passengers in both vehicles were more seriously hurt and were flown to the hospital by Staff for Life helicopter.