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Milligan Cyclists Killed in Highway Crash | Charleston News
A chilling new twist emerges in the deadly crash that killed two Milligan University cyclists and injured seven others—accused driver John Alexander Benfield, 69, allegedly didn’t brake or swerve before hitting the riders, facing vehicular homicide and reckless assault charges. Investigators say he followed too closely and failed to see the cyclists, while officers noted marijuana odor in his car, fueling questions about impairment. Prosecutors warn more charges may come as they probe how Benfield’s actions created a fatal risk on Tennessee’s Highway 19E. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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