Manhattan, KS (October 26, 2024) – A two-vehicle crash in the Manhattan area on Friday, October 25, left two people injured. The collision took place on US-24 SB near Kimball Avenue that afternoon around 3:30 p.m. Local reports revealed that 40-year-old Thomas D. Shortle of Marysville was stopped in the median of the highway facing east in a 2011 Ford F-150 pickup truck to yield to traffic.
The bed of the Ford was still in the southbound lanes. At the same time, 19-year-old Joel T. Scheuerman of Lenexa was traveling southbound in the left lane of the highway on the back of a 2024 Kawasaki Z900 motorcycle. As the bike was traveling over a hill, it hit the bed of the Ford pickup. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to render aid to the involved parties. Both Scheuerman and his passenger, 18-year-old Madeline N. Bona also from Lenexa, were injured. Both victims were rushed to Stormont Vail Hospital by ambulance for treatment. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is underway, and more information will be provided as it continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Kansas Motorcycle Accidents
Riding a motorcycle is a common pastime in Kansas, and even the most seasoned riders are aware of how risky it can be. Motorcyclists are disproportionately involved in deadly crashes across the United States. Compared to those traveling in passenger cars, riders have a four times higher risk of serious injury and a nearly 28 times higher risk of death in the event of an accident. Motorcycles are involved in almost 14 percent of traffic fatalities while making up less than three percent of documented vehicles nationwide.
It can be difficult to recover alone from serious injuries received in a motorcycle accident. We are certain that it’s always in your best interests to work closely with a trained Manhattan motorcycle accident lawyer with proven experience in handling successful claims. When you work with the trained legal team at Bretz Injury Law, you know that your case is in good hands. Contact our offices today at 620-524-0080.
