Jeep goes airborne, crashes into Ashland Court property after reportedly running stop sign

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- St. Joseph police are gathering information following a Monday morning collision that reportedly involved a vehicle running a stop sign and crashing into a nearby garage after going airborne near Frederick Avenue.

First responders were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle crash that occurred around 4:20 a.m. Monday at 1022 Ashland Court just off Frederick Avenue.

Upon arrival, first responders, including St. Joseph firefighters, located a White Jeep that had gone airborne and crashed into two garages, causing significant property damage.

No injuries were reported in the crash.

According to St. Joseph Police, it's believed the driver of the vehicle -- an unidentified woman -- ran a stop sign while trying to make a right turn from Ashland Avenue to Frederick Avenue, the driver hit a retaining wall and went airborne before hitting the two structures.

The driver was issued multiple citations for leaving the scene and running a stop sign. Police are investigating where a medical issue may have played a factor.