Brian Hickerson speaks as investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death continues
Brian Hickerson, the on-and-off boyfriend of actress Hayden Panettiere, spoke through his attorney on September 17 as federal investigators continued probing her August 16 overdose death in Greenville, South Carolina. On September 16, Hickerson collided with a car while riding his Suzuki Hayabusa with brother Zach in the passenger seat, moments after retrieving Zach from custody, according to Yahoo. Zach Hickerson had been taken into custody on suspicion of disorderly conduct after a fight at a Greenville bar on September 12 and was released on a personal recognizance bond, Yahoo News UK reported. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office confirmed that toxicology results had not been released and said no evidence of foul play had been found, WYFF said. Federal officials launched a multi-state investigation into possible drug involvement in the actress’s death, ABC News reported. Police detained Zach for disorderly conduct and released Brian after an altercation at the Wild Wing Café in Greenville, FOX Carolina News reported.
Earlier, Brian was arrested and later released following a dispute outside a Greenville bar where he shouted about Panettiere’s death, the-sun. com reported. Federal investigators interviewed Brian Hickerson as they continued the probe and awaited toxicology results, Yahoo reported. Law enforcement said they were narrowing in on a potential drug dealer linked to the overdose after Hickerson met with DEA agents, Page Six reported. Hickerson had earlier spoken with DEA investigators while authorities awaited toxicology results and searched for a possible drug supplier, Yahoo reported.
