A three-vehicle crash near Bussey sent three people to the hospital.

Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt says the accident occurred around 2pm Sunday afternoon along the Bussey Stub when a car going southbound driven by Patrick Roberts rear-ended a stopped vehicle, which sent it into a third that was waiting to make a left turn.

Jessica Vandyne of Centerville and two juveniles who were in the middle vehicle were transported by Bussey and Pella Ambulances to an area hospital. Marion County Conservation also assisted at the scene.

Elizabeth Pettyjohn of Hamilton, who was operating the turning vehicle and Roberts were not injured.

Roberts was cited for failure to stop at a safe distance.