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Daughter of Christian Singer Chapman Killed

Posted May 22nd 2008 6:40AM by TMZ Staff

The five-year-old daughter of Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman was killed last night when a car apparently driven by one of her older brothers hit her in the Chapman family's driveway.

In what local police are calling a "terrible accident," Maria Chapman was playing in the driveway when she was struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser driven by one of Chapman's teenage sons. The police did not identify the driver, according to The Tennessean.

A statement on Chapman's website says, "Maria was rushed to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville, transported by LifeFlight, but died of her injuries there." Maria was the youngest of the Chapman's six children.

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Tags: Accidental Death, AccidentalDeath, Christian Singer, ChristianSinger, Steven Curtis Chapman, StevenCurtisChapman

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16. Poor baby and her family. I am so sorry to hear of their loss.

Posted at 12:16PM on May 22nd 2008 by Darv

17. This story brought tears to my eyes. My thoughts and prayers are with this family, especially their teenage son.

Posted at 8:12AM on May 22nd 2008 by Vanessa

18. I am so sad to hear about this. I have lost a child, he was 7 and I pray for the family to draw near to God and he will grant you peace in time. And I am shocked that someone would be worried about being "first", unreal!!!

Posted at 8:15AM on May 22nd 2008 by GirlyGirl

19. My heart goes out to this family but most of all to the one that hit her. May God give him the strength to make it through these next few days and also give him the power to forgive himself!! What an aweful tragedy....God bless this family!!

Posted at 8:22AM on May 22nd 2008 by shaeffermom

20. A parent should NEVER have to bury a child...................May God bless you and be with you in this time of sorrow.

Posted at 8:20AM on May 22nd 2008 by Dallas

21. Horrible situation and God bless the family at this terrible time!!

Posted at 8:21AM on May 22nd 2008 by Lenn K.

22. Anna and first, you should be ashamed of yourselves. Death should never be trivialized. How very sad for this family. I hope it brings them closer together rather then driving them apart. Such a beautiful little girl.

Posted at 8:24AM on May 22nd 2008 by Baseball Junkie

23. I bet Idol had something to do with it. Too soon? Too soon? I bet she's with the loving and kind God right now huh? It'll be interesting to see if Chapman loses his religion. I know I would. F that. God's supposed to be protecting him. He's like a profit for the guy!

Posted at 8:26AM on May 22nd 2008 by kenetoken

24. RACE has nothing to do with this! There are bad drivers no matter what race! This little girl lost her life. Have some respect!!!
NO parent should bury a child! I pray for the Chapman family during this difficult time.

Posted at 8:52AM on May 22nd 2008 by MickStJohnGirl

25. Anna #17...u digust me.

Posted at 8:25AM on May 22nd 2008 by ethel

26. Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the chapman family, we will lift you all to the throne of grace and may his love guide you and carry you as you go through this time of loss and grief.Praying for grace and peace. With Love and Prayers, The Yoder family from Dover Delaware

Posted at 6:46PM on May 22nd 2008 by Joyce Yoder

27. I am so saddened by this news. My prayers are with this family. My they find peace and rest in the Master's arms.

Posted at 8:28AM on May 22nd 2008 by Michelle

28. My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family....Keep your faith in God...Remember "God is God" There's a reason why God called this angel back.......

Posted at 9:44AM on May 22nd 2008 by Stephanie

29. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this time of loss the Yoder family

Posted at 6:45PM on May 22nd 2008 by Joyce Yoder

30. My thoughts and prays are with you and your family in this time of need.

Posted at 8:31AM on May 22nd 2008 by Michiale

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