May 08, 2026

Manhattan man hospitalized after e-scooter crash

Posted May 08, 2026 3:00 PM

RILEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 3:30p.m. Thursday in Manhattan.

According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, an e-scooter driven by 61-year-old Jeffery Tinnean of Manhattan, was traveling  near the intersection of Westwood Road and Walnut Drive.

First responders found the scooter crashed and Tinnean had a head injury. He was transported to Via Christi for treatment. The RCPD releasd no additional details.