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Man accused in deadly Tennessee university cycling crash arrested again. Here’s what we know
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Caleb Wethington , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Benfield's arrest was related to a probation-violation warrant issued in Carter County. John Alexander Benfield was taken into custody in North Carolina on an out-of-state fugitive charge.
A man charged in a crash that killed two university cyclists has been arrested again. John Alexander Benfield was taken into custody in North Carolina on an out-of-state fugitive charge. He was returned to Carter County, where he is being held without bond. Benfield's arrest was related to a probation-violation warrant issued in Carter County.
His criminal case will continue in Carter County. The crash involved a cycling group from Milligan University and resulted in the deaths of two cyclists. Further details about the case and the circumstances surrounding the crash are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 27, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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