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North Carolina man charged in crash that killed 2 Milligan University cyclists
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Jack Susanin , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Benfield is accused of not taking action to avoid the collision, which resulted in the deaths of two cyclists, Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers. A court has increased the bond for John Alexander Benfield to $300,000.
A court has increased the bond for John Alexander Benfield to $300,000. He faces charges related to a fatal crash. Benfield is accused of not taking action to avoid the collision, which resulted in the deaths of two cyclists, Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers. Several others were injured in the incident.
The charges against Benfield include reckless vehicular homicide and reckless aggravated assault. A report by an investigator notes that Benfield's driving manner did not allow him sufficient time to react to the conditions.
Further details about the incident and the charges against Benfield are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 20, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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