The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, and officials had not announced the cause of the collision or filed charges at the time of the latest reports. Milligan confirmed the deaths and asked people to pray for the injured students and everyone affected. Two Milligan University cyclists, Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers, were killed Wednesday morning after a vehicle struck members of the university’s cycling team on Highway 19E near Simerly Creek Road in Carter County, Tennessee. Several other cyclists were injured and taken to Johnson City Medical Center for treatment.
Sophomores Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers were killed in this accident. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, teammates, coaches, faculty, and staff affected. Our thoughts are with the entire Milligan community during this incredibly difficult time.”
Milligan said in a statement: “We are profoundly shocked and saddened to share that members of our cycling team were in an accident involving a vehicle this morning while cycling in Hampton, TN. ETSU Athletics said: “ETSU Athletics joins our university and region in mourning alongside the Milligan University community after this morning’s tragic accident involving the institution’s cycling team.
