On the night of October 4, 2024, Emma C. Brungardt, the 2024 Miss Teen Rodeo Kansas, tragically died in a single-vehicle accident. The crash occurred on County Road 21, leaving five others injured, including her rodeo teammates. The vehicle, driven by an 18-year-old from Flagler,
Colorado, crashed into a row of trees, and Emma, 19, passed away at the scene. Emma, a sophomore at Colby College, was majoring in equine management and was known for her talent in rodeo events such as goat tying and team roping. A member of the Colby College Community Rodeo Team,