Police offer reward for driver who ran over fighter

The driver who ran over Parsons was driving a model similar to this one. Photo: Disclosure

The Delray Beach Police Department, Florida (USA), continues to look for the driver responsible for the hit-and-run that resulted in the death of MMA fighter Jordan Parsons, last Sunday (1).

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Parsons, who was scheduled to fight at Bellator on the 14th of this month, was walking at midnight local time along Lindell Boulevard, in the south of the city. When crossing the pedestrian crossing, the fighter was hit squarely by a car, which fled the scene without providing assistance to the athlete. According to police, Parsons was wearing headphones at the time of the incident, so he may not have even noticed the vehicle approaching.

It is not yet known whether the traffic light was open or closed for the driver at the time of the collision, but, in Florida, the fact that the victim fled without assistance could result in 30 years in prison, an additional 30 years of probation and a fine of US$ 10 thousand.

Police also found the left rear view mirror of the car at the scene, which was later identified as a Range Rover Sport, manufactured in 2012 or 2013. Therefore, the local department is offering a reward of up to US$1 to anyone who offers information about the driver. driving a Range Rover Sport that is damaged on the driver's side.

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The “Garoto Bonito”, as he was known, had a record of 11 wins and two losses in professional MMA. Parsons trained at the Blackzilians gym and was a training partner with several renowned names, such as UFC fighters. Rashad evans, Anthony Johnson, Michael Johnson, Among others.