(KNZA)--A Wednesday morning three-vehicle chain-reaction crash on U.S. 75 Highway, just north of Topeka, sent a Holton woman to the hospital.

The Kansas Highway Patrol says 20-year-old Joel Cobler, of Meriden, was southbound when he struck the rear a Nissan Altima driven by 17-year-old Holton resident Michael Wamego, which then caused it to strike a Mazda 6 driven by 40-year-old Melissa Weir, of Holton.

The Patrol said the Nissen and Mazda were slowing down at the time of the crash.

Weir was transported to Topeka's Stormont-Vail Hospital with suspected minor injuries.

Cobler and Wamego were not hurt.

The Patrol says all three drivers, who were alone in their vehicles, were buckled up when the wreck occurred around 8:00.