Driver in Hannah Rapp crash faces new aggravated assault charge

Prosecutors have filed an additional aggravated assault charge against the Texas driver held in the crash that killed professional boxer Hannah Rapp, according to ESPN.

The new count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon comes on top of the existing charges the man faces in connection with Rapp's death. Authorities have not yet released the name of the accused.

What the new charge means for the case

The assault count typically applies when a vehicle is used in a manner likely to cause serious bodily injury. The addition suggests prosecutors are building a more comprehensive case beyond the initial filing.

Rapp, who competed as a professional boxer, died following the crash in Texas. The case remains active as investigators continue to gather evidence ahead of a preliminary hearing.

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