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2 college sophomores dead, 7 injured after car strikes cyclists on training ride
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Josh Jarnagin , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 20, 2026
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Key points A 69-year-old man, John Benfield, was arrested in connection with the crash and is facing charges including vehicle homicide by recklessness and aggravated assault by vehicle. The crash involved cyclists from Milligan University.
A car crash resulted in the deaths of two college sophomores who were part of a university cycling team. Seven others were injured in the incident. The crash involved cyclists from Milligan University. A 69-year-old man, John Benfield, was arrested in connection with the crash and is facing charges including vehicle homicide by recklessness and aggravated assault by vehicle.
The incident occurred on a state route at an intersection. Further details about the crash are available from the source. The Tennessee Highway Patrol and District Attorney Steve Finney are involved in the case.
The Ballad Health hospital system released a statement regarding the crash, which occurred on Wednesday morning.
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Category: safety Published: August 20, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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