(KNZA)--An elderly St. Joseph couple were injured in a late Thursday night crash on I-29 in Buchanan County, Missouri.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 83-year-old Paul Jackson was northbound when his car traveled off the roadway, went down an embankment, and struck a ditch.

Jackson and his 79-year-old passenger, Joyce Jackson, were transported to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph.

According to the Patrol report, Joyce Jackson suffered serious injuries, while Paul Jackson received moderate injuries.

The Patrol says the couple were buckled up when the wreck occurred shortly before 10:30.