Brian Hickerson, Hayden Panettiere's Ex, Involved in Motorcycle Crash
Hickerson reportedly sped off after a collision, leaving his brother, who was a passenger, to deal with the aftermath.
Brian Hickerson, former boyfriend of the late actress Hayden Panettiere, was involved in a motorcycle accident in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday evening. The incident resulted in his brother, Zach Hickerson, being thrown from the back of the motorcycle. The crash occurred shortly after Brian Hickerson was released from jail following a bar brawl.
According to reports and witness accounts, the collision happened when the motorcycle, ridden by Brian Hickerson, allegedly struck a car. Following the impact, Zach Hickerson, who was a passenger, was ejected from the vehicle and lost a shoe. Onlookers observed Brian Hickerson assisting his injured brother to the curb before riding away on the Suzuki Hayabusa, leaving Zach to exchange insurance information with the other motorist.
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The brothers had been at the Greenville County Detention Center the previous night. They were reportedly involved in a bar fight that led to Zach Hickerson spending the night in jail. Brian Hickerson arrived to pick up his brother from jail shortly before the motorcycle incident unfolded.
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Hickerson has a history of legal troubles, including past domestic violence charges related to his relationship with Panettiere. The couple's relationship was reportedly marked by abuse allegations. Panettiere was pronounced dead in August at a condo in Greenville, South Carolina, where both Brian and Zach Hickerson were present.