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Driver Charged With Manslaughter After Boxer Hannah Rapp Killed While Cycling

Evidence that investigators say contradicts the driver's account has prompted calls for stricter pretrial rules

Overview

  • The crash that killed 26-year-old boxer Hannah Rapp occurred Saturday, July 18, when deputies say a vehicle struck her on FM 159 and she later died at a hospital.
  • Authorities arrested 31-year-old Charles Medina on a manslaughter charge and he is being held in the Brazos County jail on a reported $250,000 bond.
  • Investigators say an affidavit, a witness account and physical signs at the scene — including braking and reverse skid marks and vehicle damage — conflict with Medina's claim about a low-speed reverse.
  • Jail records and reporting show Medina has multiple past driving-related arrests and open cases dating back to 2012, information Rapp's family and supporters cite in a petition seeking 'Hannah's Law' to change pretrial review.
  • Friends, gyms and the boxing community have held vigils for Rapp and officials say the investigation is active with potential next steps including prosecution and further evidentiary review.