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2 Milligan Cyclists Killed When Car Slams Into Team Training Ride
A car struck Milligan University's training ride on Highway 19, killing two sophomores and injuring seven. Prosecutors say the driver never braked.
Wat we eerst wisten
- Morning of Aug. 19, car struck Milligan training ride on Highway 19 in Hampton, killing two sophomores and injuring seven.
- Dead identified by university as Haylan Engdahl of Illinois and Brayden Rogers of Alabama.
- Driver John Alexander Benfield, 69, of North Carolina, charged including two counts of vehicular homicide; affidavit says no swerve or brake.
Toen nog open
- No verified speed, cause of failure to brake, road layout details, or full account for all riders in group.
- No verified court date, plea, toxicology result, or statement from driver.
Waar we op zouden letten
- Whether prosecutors add charges or release more affidavit detail on speed and distraction.
- Whether the remaining hospitalized riders stabilize and what long-term injuries emerge.