Miss Teen Rodeo Kansas, Emma Brungardt, Dies in Tragic Car Crash

The 19-year-old rodeo star was killed in a single-vehicle accident that injured four teammates in rural Kansas.

Emma Brungardt, a sophomore at Colby Community College, was a passenger in a truck that crashed at a Y intersection, striking a tree row.
The accident occurred on Friday night, October 4, 2024, in Thomas County, Kansas, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.
Brungardt's four teammates, aged 18 to 20, were injured and taken to Citizens Medical Center for treatment.
Brungardt was crowned Miss Teen Rodeo Kansas 2024 and was known for her passion for rodeo and equine management.
The Miss Rodeo Kansas Pageant and Colby Community College paid tribute to Brungardt, remembering her as a dedicated and positive individual.