Geary County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Thursday night to mile marker 147 on U.S. 77 Highway for
a vehicle fire.
Upon their arrival they determined Rapheal Riggins, Junction City, was operating a 2004 Mini Cooper. Riggins had completed an evasive maneuver o prevent a head-on collision. In doing so, Riggins left the roadway and came to rest on the grassy shoulder. The grass beneath the vehicle ignited, eventually starting the vehicle on fire. There were no injuries.