Overview
- Deputies say a vehicle passed two cyclists, stopped, reversed and struck Hannah Rapp on FM 159 in Brazos County, Texas, with the crash occurring on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
- Rapp was treated at the scene, taken to a local hospital and later died, and authorities arrested 31-year-old Charles Medina at the scene and booked him on a manslaughter charge.
- The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation is active and that detectives are gathering evidence while they currently treat the case as isolated.
- Rapp, 26, had turned pro in 2024, held the NABF featherweight title and fought for the WBC featherweight championship on June 13, leaving an 8-1-1 record and a reputation as a fast-rising talent.
- Promoters, peers and the WBC issued public tributes and a GoFundMe for family expenses has begun, and the criminal charge could lead to a Texas manslaughter prosecution with prison exposure if prosecutors pursue the case.