JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. — A 14-year-old girl from Hillsboro was killed and two other teenagers were injured when two pickup trucks crashed on Highway B in unincorporated Jefferson County Saturday night.
A spokesperson for the Missouri State Highway Patrol said the crash happened near the intersection of Highway B and Rocky Farm Road just west of Hillsboro. At 4:50 p.m., a 16-year-old boy was driving northbound in a 1999 Ford Ranger with two girls, ages 13 and 14. He failed to negotiate a curve and crossed the center line, and another truck that was traveling southbound crashed into the right side of the Ranger, highway patrol said.
The 14-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity hasn't been released.
The 16-year-old was seriously injured and the 13-year-old suffered moderate injuries.
The highway was closed for nearly three hours while police investigated.
This story will be updated when more information becomes available.
