Florida police arrest suspect in hit-and-run fighter death

Wright will answer for Parsons' death

Police in the city of Del Ray, Florida, announced that they arrested Dennis Wright, suspected of running over fighter Jordan Parsons, who died. last Thursday (05) due to injuries in the collision.

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The 28-year-old driver has several police records for driving under the influence of alcohol and will face multiple charges, including “leaving the scene of an accident that caused death”.

Dennis was driving his mother's Range Rover and hit the fighter at speeds of 160 km/h and 193 km/h, according to a witness.

After the accident, he fled the scene without providing assistance and rented a stall to hide the vehicle.

Through complaints, the police found the car and Wright handed himself in this Saturday, along with his lawyer.

The driver will be accused of obstructing justice, repeated driving with a suspended license, in addition to the charge of fleeing the scene of an accident that caused death.

Problem history

Wright's criminal record is quite extensive and has other driving problems. The man has arrests for drunk driving, possession of marijuana, assaulting a police officer or firefighter.

Jordan parsons

Jordan Parsons was 25 years old and was preparing to fight at Bellator next week, in San Jose, California (USA). Last Sunday (1), the fighter was run over while crossing a pedestrian crossing, and the driver fled the scene without providing assistance. The athlete was hospitalized and had a leg partially amputated, but his organs began to fail.

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.