US boxer Hannah Rapp allegedly killed by driver while cycling in Texas
Professional boxer Hannah Rapp has died at age 26 after being struck by a vehicle while cycling in Texas. Authorities have arrested 31-year-old Charles Medina on a manslaughter charge in connection with the incident.
Why it matters
The tragic death of a rising athlete highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety for cyclists and has prompted tributes from the global boxing community.
Hannah Rapp fought for the World Boxing Council women’s featherweight championship. Photograph: Harry Aaron/Most Valuable Promotions Hannah Rapp fought for the World Boxing Council women’s featherweight championship. Photograph: Harry Aaron/Most Valuable Promotions US crime US boxer Hannah Rapp struck and killed by driver while cycling, police say Investigators arrest 31-year-old man identified as Charles Medina in connection with death of Rapp who was 26
Prefer the Guardian on Google US boxer Hannah Rapp, who in June fought for the World Boxing Council (WBC) women’s featherweight championship, was killed on Saturday while she bicycled in Texas after a motorist struck her with his car, according to authorities.
Rapp was 26, and investigators arrested a 31-year-old man identified as Charles Medina in connection with her death, the sheriff’s office of Brazos county, Texas, said in a statement.
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