Tragic Death of Boxer Hannah Rapp Highlights Road Safety Risks
WHO:
ESPN - Charles Eric Medina, 31, was arrested for manslaughter in connection with Rapp's death.
ESPN - Will Pollalis is identified as Rapp's boyfriend.
US Magazine - Hannah Rapp, a professional boxer, was 26 years old at the time of her death.
US Magazine - Rapp was born in Indiana and relocated to Texas.
WHAT:
ESPN - Medina has a lengthy arrest history dating back more than a decade, including charges for reckless driving and hit-and-run.
ESPN - Rapp started her boxing career with a record of 8-0-1 before challenging Tiara Brown for the WBC women's featherweight title.
Daily Mail Sports - Hannah Rapp died after being hit by a car that reversed into her while she was cycling on a highway in Texas.
NY Post - Hannah Rapp was killed while biking after an incident involving a reckless driver.
US Magazine - Rapp competed against Tiara Brown for the World Boxing Council featherweight title in 2024, which she lost by unanimous decision.
NY Post - Rapp's coach believed she would have become a world champion in the near future.
WHERE:
ESPN - The incident occurred on FM 159 outside College Station, Texas, approximately two miles from Medina's residence.
US Magazine - Rapp became a professional boxer after relocating to Texas.
WHEN:
US Magazine - Rapp became a professional boxer in 2024.
US Magazine - Rapp competed for the World Boxing Council featherweight title in 2024.
WHY:
ESPN - Authorities stated that they believe the incident was isolated.
NY Post - The incident leading to Rapp's death involved a gesture made by her boyfriend towards a reckless driver.
HOW:
ESPN - Medina passed two bicyclists before stopping, reversing, and striking Rapp, who was one of the cyclists.
NY Post - Rapp was biking at the time of the incident that resulted in her death.
(UPDATED July 21, 2026 05:55 UTC)
Charles Eric Medina, 31, has been arrested for manslaughter in connection with the death of Rapp, who was identified as the girlfriend of Will Pollalis. Medina, who has a lengthy arrest history that includes reckless driving and hit-and-run charges, allegedly struck Rapp while reversing after passing two bicyclists on FM 159 outside College Station, Texas. Rapp, a rising boxing star, began her career with an impressive record of eight wins, no losses, and one draw before challenging for the WBC women's featherweight title.
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(UPDATED July 21, 2026 02:52 UTC)
Tragedy struck in Texas as cyclist Hannah Rapp was killed after being hit by a car that reversed into her while she was riding on a highway. The incident has drawn attention to the safety of cyclists on roadways. Details surrounding the circumstances of the accident are still emerging.
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(UPDATED July 20, 2026 23:18 UTC)
Hannah Rapp, a promising professional boxer from Indiana who moved to Texas, tragically lost her life in an incident involving a reckless driver while she was biking. At just 26 years old, Rapp had already competed for the World Boxing Council featherweight title in 2024, where she faced Tiara Brown and lost by unanimous decision, with her coach believing she was on the path to becoming a world champion. The unfortunate incident leading to her death was sparked by a gesture made by her boyfriend towards the reckless driver.