May 24, 2023

Manhattan bicyclist hospitalized after struck by car

Posted May 24, 2023 3:00 PM

RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 2:30p.m. Tuesday in Manhattan,

A 2006 Toyota Corolla driven by Alexa Bell, 20, of Manhattan was northbound on the exit ramp from N. Seth Child to Kimball, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A bicyclist, William Kennedy, 80, of Manhattan switched lanes in front of the Toyota, This caused the car to hit the bicycle.

Kennedy was transported to Via Christi for treatment of shoulder, elbow, and hip injuries.