Driver charged after two Milligan University cyclists killed in Tennessee
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:12 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.
- 4:22 PMOutside — Two College Cyclists Killed and Seven Injured After Driver Strikes Team in Tennessee - Outside Magazine
- 1:12 AMNBC News — Two students killed, driver charged after crash into Tennessee college cycling team - NBC News
- 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 and seven other college cyclists were injured in the crash on Highway 19 in Carter County.
"Milligan University sophomores Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers were killed when a vehicle hit the cycling team during a training ride.
"Driver facing multiple charges of homicide and assault after striking riders from Milligan University cycling team on Wednesday.
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External links- OutsideAug 21, 2026, 4:22 PMTwo College Cyclists Killed and Seven Injured After Driver Strikes Team in Tennessee - Outside Magazine
Driver facing multiple charges of homicide and assault after striking riders from Milligan University cycling team on Wednesday.
- NBC NewsAug 20, 2026, 1:12 AMTwo students killed, driver charged after crash into Tennessee college cycling team - NBC News
Milligan University sophomores Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers were killed and seven other college cyclists were injured in the crash on Highway 19 in Carter County.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 12:54 AM2 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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