A 2024 Miss Teen Rodeo Kansas was killed and five of her collegiate equestrian teammates were injured in a car crash in rural Kansas Friday night, school officials said.
Emma Brungardt, 19, a sophomore at Colby Community College majoring in equine management and production, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, authorities said.
“Emma had a kind heart that encouraged others and always had a positive attitude,” the CC College rodeo team wrote. facebook.
“Her light will continue to live on in and around the rodeo arena.”
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Brungardt and four of his equestrian teammates were in a pickup truck driven by an unidentified 18-year-old.
Kansas Highway Patrol troopers said in an accident report that the driver of a pickup truck was headed south when it “swerved into a Y-shaped row of trees,” causing the vehicle to overturn.
The driver and four surviving passengers suffered minor injuries and were taken to Civic Medical Center in Colby, Kansas.
On social media, people flooded her memorial post with comments.
“My prayers go out to the teams, students, and families involved. As an alumnus, I know they are all part of a great CCC community and we will get through this tragedy together,” one said. the user wrote on Facebook.
The Miss Rodeo Kansas Pageant praised Brungardt's craft and dedication to unusual light.
The Miss Rodeo Kansas Pageant said, “Emma was a true gem and horsewoman who embodied the meaning of a rodeo queen and always went above and beyond.” facebook.
“We will miss her infectious smile and one-in-a-million personality.”
On social media, people flooded her memorial post with comments.
Brungart attended school on a scholarship. She was on the equestrian team and competed in goat hitching, breaking away, and team roping.
