Feb 25, 2026

Manhattan man hospitalized after 3-vehicle motorcycle crash

Posted Feb 25, 2026 4:00 PM

RILEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 2:30p.m. Tuesday in Riley County.

According to the Riley County Police Department activity report a 2020 Jeep Cherokee driven by Jesse McDonald, 25, of Mound City struck a 2018 Harley Motorcycle driven by Donald George, 59, of Manhattan at the intersection of Bluemont Avenue and Tuttle Creek Boulevard. The motorcycle then struck a 2020 Ford Explorer, driven by Layrnn Reed, 31, of Manhattan.

EMS transported George to Via Christi Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. McDonald was issued a citation for following too closely. 

 The RCPD released no additional details.