Two College Students Killed, Seven Injured in Cyclist Collision in Hampton, Tennessee
Two college sophomores from Milligan University were killed and seven others were injured when a car struck a group of cyclists during a training ride on State Route 37 in Hampton, Tennessee.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 20, 2026 —
Two sophomore students from Milligan University died and seven other individuals sustained injuries after a vehicle collided with a group of cyclists on State Route 37 in Hampton, Tennessee. The incident occurred during a training ride.
The identities of the deceased and the injured have not been publicly released. Further details regarding the circumstances of the collision, including the make and model of the vehicle involved and the specific condition of the injured individuals, were not immediately available.
Authorities are investigating the incident. Information regarding the driver of the vehicle, potential contributing factors, and any charges that may be filed is pending the outcome of the investigation.
Milligan University is located in Elizabethton, Tennessee, approximately 15 miles from Hampton. The university has not yet released a statement regarding the incident. The cycling group was reportedly on a training ride at the time of the collision.
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