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Tragedy Strikes Cycling Team: 2 Dead, 7 Injured
20 Aug
Summary
- Two Milligan University students died after being struck by a vehicle.
- Seven other students were injured, with four in critical condition.
- The 69-year-old driver was arrested on homicide and assault charges.
A tragic event unfolded on Wednesday morning near Simerly Creek Road in Carter County, Tennessee, when a vehicle collided with members of the Milligan University cycling team. The devastating impact resulted in the deaths of two students, sophomore Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers.
Seven other students were injured in the collision. Authorities confirmed that four of the injured remain in critical condition at Johnson City Medical Center, with two being airlifted to the hospital. The driver, identified as 69-year-old John Benfield from Newland, N.C., has been arrested and charged with two counts of vehicle homicide by recklessness and five counts of aggravated assault by vehicle by recklessness. The investigation is ongoing regarding any potential influence of drugs or alcohol.
