Two dead after UTV and car collide in Ottawa County, Kansas

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Bennington, Kansas
about 3 miles north of Bennington
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Bennington Kansas in Bennington, Kansas: Two people died after a crash Saturday in north-central Kansas involving a UTV and a car about 3 miles north of Bennington, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Russell Thornton said a UTV failed to stop at an intersection and drove into a car. Steven Hovey and Michelle Knight of rural Ottawa County were not buckled inside the UTV and were ejected. Knight was pronounced dead at the scene, and Hovey was taken to a local hospital, where he later died. The driver of the car was not hurt.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Steven Hovey Unknown Fatal
Michelle Knight Unknown Fatal
UTV driver At-fault party

Original reporting

Two dead after UTV and car collide in Ottawa County, Kansas

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