Driver charged after two Milligan University cyclists killed in Tennessee
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:54 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Two sophomores from Milligan University, Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers, were killed when a vehicle struck their cycling team during a training ride in Tennessee on August 19. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. local time in Hampton, resulting in additional injuries to seven team members, with some hospitalized in critical condition. The driver, John Benfield, 69, faces charges including two counts of vehicular homicide by recklessness. Milligan University has canceled the cycling team's upcoming season opening due to the tragedy.
- •Engdahl and Rogers were hit during a training ride on August 19.
- •Seven other cyclists sustained injuries, with four in critical condition.
- •Driver John Benfield faces multiple criminal charges.
- •Milligan University canceled the cycling team's season opener scheduled for today.
- •The team recently won a national championship at USA Cycling Collegiate Road Nationals.
- 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — 2 college cyclists killed after team was hit by vehicle in Tennessee; driver charged
"Milligan University sophomores Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers were killed when a vehicle hit the cycling team during a training ride.
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