Man charged with manslaughter after 'gentle soul' killed in alleged road rage attack
The driver allegedly behind a fatal road rage attack that killed a kickboxer in Western Sydney has been charged with manslaughter.
Rhyce Harding, 27, died after he was allegedly dragged 100 metres by a ute along Jersey Road in Blackett about 8.45am yesterday.
The man behind the wheel left the scene, prompting an almost 24-hour search for him.
READ MORE: Australian dies in Saudi Arabia during Hajj pilgrimage
Rhyce Harding, 27, was killed in an alleged road rage attack in Blackett yesterday. Facebook
Police seized a white ute from Mileham Street in Windsor, leading to a 39-year-old man to attend Mount Druitt Police Station at about 6.30am today.
He has now been charged with manslaughter, failing to stop and assist after vehicle impact causing death, negligent driving (occasioning death), and dangerous driving occasioning death – drive manner dangerous.
The man was refused bail and will face Parramatta Local Court tomorrow.
Police will allege Harding had got out of his vehicle after being threatened by the car following him and "words were exchanged".
"It's devastating and bad for the victim's family," Inspector Shane Ranee said at a press conference yesterday.
READ MORE: Hero police officer receives bravery award after shooting dead Bondi Junction attacker
CCTV from a nearby property captured the moments before the car left the scene. Supplied
Harding's family said he will never be forgotten.
"There are no words to summarise how special Rhyce was," they said in a statement.
"He was always the first one to help another human being without wanting anything in return, he gave so much to his family, he will never be forgotten."
Harding was a landscaper by trade but had a passion for kickboxing at World Gym at Marsden Park.
He notched his first amateur win this time last year.
READ MORE: No butts: Man's one-second act costs him $1100
Police at the scene of the alleged road rage incident in Blackett. 9News
"Even though there might be a stigma because he was a kickboxer, he wasn't an aggressive human being, just a gentle soul," World Gym owner Mark Grech told 9News.
A cross etched with his name has been laid in Blackett.
"He was extremely funny," friend Jordan Dessent said.
"He just seemed like an awesome bloke, never had anything wrong with anyone."
Share a tip-off, video or photo with us
