{"id":72667,"date":"2026-11-09T17:40:49","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T23:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72667"},"modified":"2026-11-09T17:40:49","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T23:40:49","slug":"hankinson-man-killed-in-polaris-ranger-suv-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/hankinson-man-killed-in-polaris-ranger-suv-crash\/","title":{"rendered":"Hankinson Man Killed in Polaris Ranger-SUV Crash"},"content":{"rendered":"

HANKINSON, N.D.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A 62-year-old Hankinson man died Monday, November 9, 2026, after a crash south of town.<\/p>\n

The collision involved a Polaris Ranger utility vehicle and a Honda CR-V.<\/p>\n

Two people in the Honda were injured, including a woman who was flown to Fargo.<\/p>\n

Fatal Crash Happens South of Hankinson<\/h2>\n

The North Dakota State Patrol reported the crash at about 9:22 a.m. Monday.<\/p>\n

It happened at County Road 21 East and 167\u00bd Avenue Southeast.<\/p>\n

The intersection is about one mile south of Hankinson in Richland County.<\/p>\n

Investigators said the Honda CR-V was heading east on County Road 21 East.<\/p>\n

The Polaris Ranger was moving south on 167\u00bd Avenue Southeast.<\/p>\n

The Ranger did not stop before entering the intersection, according to the patrol.<\/p>\n

It then struck the Honda.<\/p>\n

Hankinson Man Dies at Crash Scene<\/h2>\n

The 62-year-old man driving the Ranger died at the scene.<\/p>\n

The patrol said he was not wearing a seat belt or helmet.<\/p>\n

Authorities have not provided further details about his injuries.<\/p>\n

Two SUV Occupants Taken to Fargo Hospitals<\/h2>\n

The Honda’s driver was a 76-year-old woman from Hankinson.<\/p>\n

She suffered serious injuries in the collision.<\/p>\n

An AirMed-Sanford Health crew flew her to Sanford Medical Center in Fargo for treatment.<\/p>\n

An 83-year-old Hankinson man was riding as a passenger in the Honda.<\/p>\n

An ambulance took him to Essentia Health in Fargo after the crash.<\/p>\n

The initial report did not give a detailed description of his injuries.<\/p>\n

Troopers are still checking whether the two Honda occupants were wearing seat belts.<\/p>\n

The names of the people involved were not included in the information available Monday.<\/p>\n

Clear Weather Reported During Collision<\/h2>\n

The patrol reported clear weather and dry road conditions when the vehicles collided.<\/p>\n

Several agencies assisted at the scene.<\/p>\n

They included the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Hankinson Ambulance Service, and Hankinson Fire Department.<\/p>\n

Breckenridge Wahpeton Ambulance Service and AirMed-Sanford Health also responded.<\/p>\n

North Dakota State Patrol Continues Investigation<\/h2>\n

The North Dakota State Patrol continues to investigate the crash.<\/p>\n

Officials have not announced any final findings.<\/p>\n

Additional updates may be posted through the North Dakota State Highway Patrol’s official media releases<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

Local reporting on the incident is also available from KFGO News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

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