RICHLAND COUNTY FATAL CRASH | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEWS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | November 9, 2026

RICHLAND COUNTY FATAL CRASH

What: Fatal crash

Where: County Road 21 East and 167 ½ Avenue Southeast, one mile south of Hankinson

When: Monday, November 9, 9:22 a.m.

Road Conditions: Dry

Weather Conditions: Clear

Crash Involvement: Ranger/SUV

Type of Crash: Angle

Agencies Involved: North Dakota State Patrol, Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Hankinson Ambulance Service, Hankinson Fire Department, Breckenridge Wahpeton Ambulance Service, AirMed-Sanford Health

Vehicle No. 1: 2026 Polaris Ranger 1500
Driver No. 1: Male, 62, Hankinson, fatal injuries
Restraints: Seatbelt and helmet not in use

Vehicle No. 2: 2003 Honda CR-V
Driver No. 2: Female, 76, Hankinson, serious injury
Restraints: Under investigation
Passenger No. 1: Male, 83, Hankinson, injured
Restraints: Under investigation

NARRATIVE: On Monday, November 9 at approximately 9:22 a.m., a Honda CR-V was traveling east on County Road 21 East. A Polaris Ranger was traveling south on 167 ½ Avenue Southeast. The Polaris Ranger failed to stop and entered the intersection, striking the Honda CR-V. The driver of the Polaris died at the scene. The driver of the Honda was taken to Sanford Medical Center in Fargo via AirMed-Sanford and the passenger of the Honda was taken to Essentia Health-Fargo via ambulance.
The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota State Patrol.

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