Biker Sustains Minor Injuries in 3-Vehicle Crash at Manhattan Intersection

Accident occurred at Bluemont Ave and Tuttle Creek Blvd, with one motorcyclist transported to hospital

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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A motorcyclist was injured in a three-vehicle accident on Tuesday afternoon in Manhattan, Kansas. The crash occurred at the intersection of Bluemont Ave and Tuttle Creek Blvd, when a Jeep Cherokee struck a Harley Davidson motorcycle, which then collided with a Ford Explorer. The 59-year-old motorcyclist, Donald George, was transported to the hospital with minor injuries, while the other drivers were unharmed.

Why it matters

Intersections can be dangerous areas, especially for vulnerable road users like motorcyclists. This incident highlights the need for increased safety measures and driver awareness to prevent such crashes and protect all travelers.

The details

According to the Riley County Police, the accident occurred just before 2:30 pm on Tuesday. A Jeep Cherokee, driven by 25-year-old Jesse McDonald of Mound City, struck the Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Donald George of Manhattan. The impact caused the motorcycle to then collide with a Ford Explorer, driven by 31-year-old Larynn Reed, also of Manhattan. George was transported to Via Christi Hospital with minor injuries, while McDonald and Reed were unharmed.

  • The accident occurred just before 2:30 pm on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Donald George

A 59-year-old Manhattan resident who was operating the Harley Davidson motorcycle involved in the crash.

Jesse McDonald

A 25-year-old Mound City resident who was driving the Jeep Cherokee that struck the motorcycle.

Larynn Reed

A 31-year-old Manhattan resident who was driving the Ford Explorer that was struck by the motorcycle after the initial collision.

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The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of driver attentiveness and caution, especially in busy intersections, to help prevent crashes and protect all road users, including vulnerable motorcyclists.