May 04, 2026

Manhattan woman hospitalized after car struck a guard rail

Posted May 04, 2026 2:30 PM

RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 2a.m. Sunday in Riley County.

A 2017 Mazda 6 driven by Nevaeh Renee Buffington, 20, of Manhattan, struck a guard rail near Tuttle Creek Blvd. and Blue River Hills Road, according to the Riley County Police Deparatment activity report.

Buffington was transported to Via Christi for her injuries. Police released no additional details.