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Affidavit details moments before deadly Milligan cycling team crash

An affidavit has shed new light on the moments before a deadly crash involving a Milligan University cycling team.

By · Published August 20, 2026 at 18:31 UTC · Updated August 20, 2026 at 23:24 UTC

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Where it stands

A man from Newland has been charged in connection with a fatal crash that involved cyclists from Milligan University. The incident occurred on Highway 19 in Tennessee. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. The driver was identified as a North Carolina resident.

According to an affidavit, there is no physical evidence that the driver applied the brakes before the collision. WataugaOnline.com and WJHL both name the driver as a North Carolina resident. WZTV and WXII both state that three cyclists were killed. WJHL and WXII both state that seven cyclists were injured.

The driver's identity and the exact number of injured cyclists are not yet confirmed across all outlets. The investigation is ongoing.

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What is the current status of the investigation?

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is actively investigating the crash.

How many cyclists were injured in the crash?

According to WJHL and WXII, seven cyclists were injured.

What evidence has been presented regarding the driver's actions?

An affidavit states that there is no physical evidence that the driver applied the brakes before the collision.

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Milligan University cycling accident Tennessee Highway Patrol Highway 19 Newland

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