EDMOND, OK. (THECOUNT) — Investigators say cardiologist Bryan Perry was allegedly drunk when he hit and killed a motorcyclist, Nicholas Rappa of Guthrie, Friday night.
OHP identified the victim as 31-year-old Rappa.
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I-35 became a crime scene early Friday morning around 1:30, and investigators say they believe alcohol was to blame.
“The Mercedes driver ran into the rear of the motorcycle rider,” said officials.
The driver, Dr. Bryan Frank Perry, a cardiologist with the Oklahoma Heart Hospital. Troopers said Perry allegedly hit the motorcyclist and kept going.
That didn’t stop him either, Perry allegedly got out of the car and took off running until officers caught up with him.
In a statement the Oklahoma Heart Hospital said,
“Everyone at Oklahoma Heart Hospital extends our deepest sympathy to all loved ones of the motorcyclist killed in the accident involving Dr. Bryan Perry. In this time of shock, we assure the public that all patient care in which Dr. Perry was participating is being managed by other providers. We extend our thoughts, prayers and profound regret to all involved in this tragedy.” source
Investigators say they believe Perry was drinking.
In 2012, Perry was again involved in accident. Court documents show a reckless driving arrest where Perry allegedly hit a trooper.
He also has six speeding violations from 2005 to 2016 in Oklahoma and Canadian Counties.
Perry is facing first-degree manslaughter, DUI and various other criminal charges.
Anyone with possible information on the crash should contact police at 911.