Milligan Cycling Crash Suspect Arrested in North Carolina

Milligan cycling crash suspect arrested in North Carolina

AVERY COUNTY, N.C. (WJHL) — The man accused of vehicular homicide in the crash that killed two Milligan University cyclists has been arrested in North Carolina. According to Avery County Sheriff Mike Henley, John Benfield is in police custody in Avery County. Henley told News Channel 11 that Benfield violated the conditions of his release [...]

Main suspect in Milligan University bicycle tragedy arrested in North Carolina

John Alexander Benfield, 69, was arrested on a fugitive warrant from Tennessee.

Newland Man Charged in Fatal Milligan Cycling Crash Arrested in Avery County, Jailed Without Bond

Last Updated on August 27, 2026 12:08 pm NEWLAND — The Newland man charged in an Aug. 19 crash that killed two Milligan University cyclists in Tennessee was arrested in Avery County on Wednesday and is back in a Tennessee jail, accused of violating the conditions of his release, according to media reports. John Benfield, 69, was taken into custody by the Avery County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Mike Henley told news outlets. Benfield waived extrad…

Man accused of Milligan University cycling crash arrested for probation violation in NC

The man accused of vehicular homicide in the crash that killed two Milligan University cyclists has again been arrested in North Carolina. John Benfield is in police custody in Avery County, for violating the conditions of his release. Benfield waived extradition and will be transported back to Carter County. Benfield was charged with two counts of reckless vehicular homicide and five counts of reckless aggravated assault by vehicle after a cras…