Two Killed in UTV Crash Near Bennington

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Bennington, Ohio
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Bennington Ohio in Bennington, Ohio: A UTV failed to stop at an intersection and collided with a car about three miles north of Bennington, Ottawa County, at 9:03 p.m. Saturday night, killing both occupants of the UTV—Steven Hovey and Michelle Knight. Neither UTV rider was wearing seat belts; the car driver was buckled up and escaped injury. Hovey was transported to a hospital where he later died, while Knight died at the scene. The incident is being investigated by Ottawa County Sheriff Russell Thornton.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Michelle Knight Unknown Fatal
Steven Hovey Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Two Killed in UTV Crash Near Bennington

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