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Cyclists Killed in Highway Crash | Birmingham News
A North Carolina man, 69-year-old John Benfield, faces multiple felony charges after a deadly crash on Highway 19 East that killed two Milligan University students and critically injured five others. Authorities allege he failed to see the cyclists ahead, didn’t brake, and was impaired by marijuana — with his bond raised to $300K and strict conditions including drug testing and no driving. The community is reeling from the tragedy, as officials say more charges may come and a preliminary hearing looms for August 31. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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