One Injured in Pickup, SUV Crash Near Casement Road

Authorities cite 19-year-old driver for failure to stop at stop sign

Mar. 10, 2026 at 8:09pm

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A crash near the intersection of Casement Road and Hayes Drive in Manhattan, Kansas on Monday afternoon left one person injured. Police say a pickup truck driven by 19-year-old Lily Dorio struck an SUV driven by 30-year-old Kaleigh Evans, resulting in Evans being transported to a local hospital for treatment of undisclosed injuries. Dorio was cited for failure to stop at a stop sign.

Why it matters

Motor vehicle accidents at intersections are a common occurrence, often resulting in injuries and property damage. This incident highlights the importance of drivers being attentive and obeying traffic signals to prevent such collisions.

The details

According to the Riley County Police, the crash occurred shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Monday when Lily Dorio, driving a pickup truck, failed to stop at a stop sign and struck Kaleigh Evans' SUV. Evans was transported to Via Christi hospital for treatment of undisclosed injuries.

  • The crash occurred shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2026.

The players

Lily Dorio

A 19-year-old driver from Manhattan, Kansas who was cited for failure to stop at a stop sign.

Kaleigh Evans

A 30-year-old driver from Junction City, Kansas who was injured in the crash and transported to a local hospital.

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The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder for all drivers to remain vigilant, obey traffic signals, and drive safely to prevent accidents and injuries on the road.