UTV Accident Claims Second Life

UTV Accident Claims Second Life

Apr 25, 2026, 6:19 AM CT

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RIPON, Wis (WRPN)- A second passenger injured in a UTV accident on Princeton Road near Honeysuckle Road in Green Lake County has died.

Sheriff’s officials say Thursday Timothy Kamphuis of Fairwater succumbed to his injuries from the April 18th crash. Forty-year-old Nicole Deaver of Fairwater died at the scene of the crash. Two others, Kristopher Keller of Ripon, and Megan Zimmerman of Markesan were also injured in the accident.

According to Chief Deputy Matt Vande Kolk the UTV was heading east on Princeton Road when it failed to negotiate a curve. None of the occupants were wearing seatbelts.

The Sheriff’s Office, DNR, and Green Lake County Medical Examiner’s Office are investigating the crash.

Bob Nelson

Bob Nelson is News Director in Ripon, and the voice of newscasts on WRPN and WAUH. Email him at [email protected].

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