Sep 15, 2025

Riley County woman hospitalized, cited after 2-vehicle crash

Posted Sep 15, 2025 3:28 PM

RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after noon Friday in Riley County.

According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, a 2012 Chevy Traverse driven by Lesa Heiman, 34, of Riley, struck a 2024 Ford F-250 driven by Miguel Mercado-Soto, 35, of Clay Center near the intersection of Main Street and Madison Road in Riley.

EMS transported Heiman to Via Christi for treatment of her injuries. She was also issued a citation for failure to yield right of way at a stop sign.