HANKINSON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A 62-year-old Hankinson man died Monday, November 9, 2026, after a crash south of town.
The collision involved a Polaris Ranger utility vehicle and a Honda CR-V.
Two people in the Honda were injured, including a woman who was flown to Fargo.
Fatal Crash Happens South of Hankinson
The North Dakota State Patrol reported the crash at about 9:22 a.m. Monday.
It happened at County Road 21 East and 167½ Avenue Southeast.
The intersection is about one mile south of Hankinson in Richland County.
Investigators said the Honda CR-V was heading east on County Road 21 East.
The Polaris Ranger was moving south on 167½ Avenue Southeast.
The Ranger did not stop before entering the intersection, according to the patrol.
It then struck the Honda.
Hankinson Man Dies at Crash Scene
The 62-year-old man driving the Ranger died at the scene.
The patrol said he was not wearing a seat belt or helmet.
Authorities have not provided further details about his injuries.
Two SUV Occupants Taken to Fargo Hospitals
The Honda’s driver was a 76-year-old woman from Hankinson.
She suffered serious injuries in the collision.
An AirMed-Sanford Health crew flew her to Sanford Medical Center in Fargo for treatment.
An 83-year-old Hankinson man was riding as a passenger in the Honda.
An ambulance took him to Essentia Health in Fargo after the crash.
The initial report did not give a detailed description of his injuries.
Troopers are still checking whether the two Honda occupants were wearing seat belts.
The names of the people involved were not included in the information available Monday.
Clear Weather Reported During Collision
The patrol reported clear weather and dry road conditions when the vehicles collided.
Several agencies assisted at the scene.
They included the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Hankinson Ambulance Service, and Hankinson Fire Department.
Breckenridge Wahpeton Ambulance Service and AirMed-Sanford Health also responded.
North Dakota State Patrol Continues Investigation
The North Dakota State Patrol continues to investigate the crash.
Officials have not announced any final findings.
Additional updates may be posted through the North Dakota State Highway Patrol’s official media releases page.
Local reporting on the incident is also available from KFGO News.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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