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‘No physical evidence’ driver hit brakes in deadly crash with East TN university’s cycling group: affidavit
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Josh Jarnagin , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The suspect is set to appear in court on August 31. A court appearance is scheduled for a 69-year-old suspect in connection with a fatal crash.
A court appearance is scheduled for a 69-year-old suspect in connection with a fatal crash. Two students died and seven others were injured in the incident. The students were part of a cycling team at a university. Further details about the crash are available, including the investigation being conducted by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The suspect is set to appear in court on August 31. The crash resulted in the deaths of two sophomores, who were from out of state.
The investigation is ongoing, with some information already released.
More information can be found through the original source.
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Category: safety Published: August 20, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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