Sep 28, 2024

Manhattan man dead after struck by a motorcycle

Posted Sep 28, 2024 12:30 PM

RILEY COUNTY —One person died in an accident involving a motorcycle and pedestrian just before 10p.m. Friday in Riley County.

According to the Riley County Police Department, a Honda CX 500 Custom motorcycle driven by Kameron Banks, 19, of Manhattan, was westbound in the 2300 Block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard between Kimball Avenue and Northfield Drive.

The motorcycle collided with a pedestrian, identified as Travell Toliver, 49, of Manhattan, who was crossing the highway. Toliver was pronounced dead at the scene.

 Riley County EMS transported Banks to Ascension Via Christi and later he was transferred to Stormont Vail in Topeka by Life Star. He is expected to survive his injuries.

The road was closed for several hours to allow for investigation, with assistance from Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) in diverting traffic.

RCPD is asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact our department at (785) 537-2112 or submit information through Crime Stoppers.

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RILEY COUNTY —One person died in an accident that occurred late Friday in Riley County.

According to the Riley County Police Department a motorcycle with two occupants crashed on northbound Tuttle Creek Boulevard. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. EMS transported the other occupant to Via Christi for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

The accident remains under investigation. The RCPD released no additional details early Saturday.  Check the Post for more information as it becomes available.