Overview
- The collision occurred Saturday on FM159 in the Navasota/Bryan area when police say driver Charles Medina braked, reversed his vehicle and struck 26-year-old Hannah Rapp while she was cycling.
- Medina was arrested the same day and charged with manslaughter; investigators say physical evidence at the scene does not support his claim that the reversal was accidental.
- Local reporting cites Medina’s long criminal history and KBTX says this is his 13th jail stay since 2012; bail was set at $250,000 and a conviction could carry roughly 20 years in prison.
- Rapp had recently fought for the WBC featherweight title and her death drew statements of grief from the World Boxing Council, her promoter and fellow fighters.
- Authorities continue to investigate the case and the incident has raised questions about road-rage violence and the safety of cyclists on rural state roads like FM159.