Oct 24, 2022

Truck strikes Manhattan man on electronic scooter

Posted Oct 24, 2022 3:00 PM

RILEY COUNTY—A Manhattan man was injured in an accident just before 11a.m. Friday in Manhattan.

The RCPD reported a 2017 Chevy 1500 driven by Kadye Fernholz, 20, Manhattan, was westbound on Kimball Avenue at N. Manhattan. 

The pickup turned and struck a southbound Segway Ninebot electronic scooter driven by Eli Herrera, 26, of Manhattan who had entered the pedestrian crosswalk. The pickup ran over Herrera and dragged him under the vehicle.

EMS transported Herrera to Via Christi for treatment of a broken hand and broken ankle.

Officer later filed a report for theft after it was reported the scooter was stolen following the crash. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $900. 

Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.