On Saturday at 1:32 p.m. Geary County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a multiple vehicle accident at mile marker 178,K18 Bypass Highway. Gin T. Mung of Manhattan was driving eastbound in a 2010 Mazda 3 when a tire ruptured causing Mung to lose control, strike a guardrail and end up in the median.
Occupants of Mung’s vehicle excited and ran towards the westbound lanes. The occupants running towards the roadway caused Heidie L. Martin of Junction City in her 2023 Trailblazer to come to a halt. Maffie H. Anderson in his 1999 GMC Truck was unable to stop in time and struck Martin’s vehicle from the rear. Minor injuries were reported.
Vehicles were removed from the scene by owners and tow services.
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On Saturday at 2:35 p.m. Deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident at Mile marker 302, I-70. Michael E. Lee of Chapman was driving his 2013 Dodge Ram eastbound when he changed lanes and struck Maria A. Thurmond of Junction City in her 2010 Ford Fusion. No injuries were reported. Vehicles were removed by owner and by private tow.