Boxer from Indiana killed in crash in Texas

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas — A boxer from Indiana was killed in a crash in Texas on Saturday morning. In a Facebook post, the Brazos County Sheriff's Office reported that its deputies responded to FM 159 around 10 a.m. (CDT) to investigate "a major crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist." In Texas, FM is an abbreviation for streets known as farm-to-market roads. While they were on their way to the scene, deputies received additional information that indicated the bicyclist involved in the crash was left lying in the roadway. When first responders made it to the scene, they located the bicyclist and transported her to an area hospital. The bicyclist was pronounced dead at the hospital. BCSO identified her as 26-year-old Hannah Rapp. A report from ESPN indicates that Rapp was a professional women's featherweight boxer and a former Purdue University athlete. Rapp's bio on Purdue University's website says she was on the Boilermakers' track and field team during the 2018-19 season. The bio also shows that Rapp is from Yorktown, Indiana. Brazos County Sheriff's deputies arrested 31-year-old Charles Eric Medina during their investigation of the crash that left Rapp dead. BCSO reported that its investigators believe Medina passed two bicyclists while driving along FM 159. After he passed them, he stopped his vehicle, threw it in reverse and struck one of the bicyclists. Public records indicate Medina was booked into the Brazos County Jail on July 18. He is being held on a $250,000 bond. The preliminary charge he faces is manslaughter. FOX59/CBS4 obtained the following booking photo of Medina from the Brazos County Jail: Most Valuable Promotions — the company Rapp boxed with — issued a statement on her death Saturday night: "Most Valuable Promotions is heartbroken by the tragic passing of Hannah Rapp. Hannah competed on MVPW-04 in Orlando on June 13 and made a lasting impression on everyone who had the opportunity to meet her. She was a gifted athlete, a valued member of the boxing community, and someone who was deeply respected by those around her. "Our thoughts are with Hannah’s family, friends, teammates, coaches, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. We are grateful to have shared a part of her journey and will honor her memory in the weeks ahead. Rest in peace, Hannah. You will be deeply missed." Jake Paul, a social media influencer, boxer and co-owner of Most Valuable Promotions, also released a statement on Rapp's passing Saturday evening: "Gone too soon. Condolences to her entire clan. RIP warrior, Hannah Rapp." Rapp's MVP bio indicates she amassed eight wins in her boxing career. Five of those wins came via knockout. Rapp, whose nickname on MVP's website is "Hanarchy," boasted an 80% career win rate. Her knockout rate was 63%. Rapp had just one loss and one draw on her resume.