4 injured in crash that occurred Monday afternoon in Newton County

Four people suffered injuries following a crash that occurred in Newton county on Monday around 3:20PM.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash report says the crash happened when a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by 72-year-old Stella resident Paul Wilson traveled into the the path of a 1998 Toyota 4Runner driven by 21-year-old Carthage resident Alex Mazariegos.

Mazariegos suffered minor injuries in the incident, while his passenger 25-year-old Christopher Wilson suffered serious injuries.

Wilson and his passenger, 70-year-old Sherry Wilson, both sustained minor injuries.

All were taken to Freeman West in Joplin and treated for their injuries.

All individuals involved were wearing their seat belts.

View the full crash report here.