R.I.P.
Daughter of Christian Singer Chapman Killed

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.



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

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31. i heard about this this morning on the radio. lets keep the entire family in prayer... especially the brother. this will be a hard thing to deal with. this family has been an inspirtation to many.... they have now adopted 3 girls from china and have a foundation to help others adopt as well. maybe they continue to be used by God... and blessed.

Posted at 8:30AM on May 22nd 2008 by s

32. There are no words... know that prayers are going out to the whole family. Cedarville College (1990) and the BBQ after, will always remain a special memory for us.

Posted at 8:46AM on May 22nd 2008 by momof8nKy

33. My prayers go out to your family at this tragic time.The why we may never know,but God promises to be with us always. He will always hold her in his loving arms. May you find strength and peace.

Posted at 12:18PM on May 31st 2008 by DEW

34. TMZ - I was so surprised to see this story on your website! Thank you. This is a tragedy.

I really really doubt Steven loses his faith, his faith is stronger than that and real Christians know that just because we believe does not mean we will not go through tragedy.

And for your information, it was not an Asian driving, it was his blood born son, who was WHITE. I am guessing the person who made the Asian joke is white trash anyways. May God forgive all those who are trashing this story.

Posted at 9:04AM on May 22nd 2008 by Jessica

35. 12. The person who put "first" is going to hell! Seriously, this is a CHILD not a constest.

Posted at 8:08AM on May 22nd 2008 by GodBlessMaria


Jeez #12 I seriously doubt that person is going to "Hell" just because they said " First"! I agree this isn't a contest and the death of that little girl is just horrible. People use that line too freely and it's retarded!! I'd like to know how that teenager didn't see that child playing in the driveway. Was he getting into the car and backing out...or was he driving in? Either way i just don't understand how this could have heppen. I hear about these accidents from time to time and none of them make any sense to me. Before i ever back my car out of the drive ...I wanna know where my kids are and watch where i am going. It's horrible stories like these that have made me this way. I can't imagine being a parent who has lost a child or that teenager who just accidentally killed their sister. Some people in this world wake up to the most cruel things...

Posted at 8:34AM on May 22nd 2008 by julzfromwellston

36. I am SO sad over this news. My heart and prayers go out to the Chapmans. I can not imagine what it is like to go through this tragedy.

Posted at 10:28AM on May 22nd 2008 by chill

37. This was a horrible accident. I pray that God gives this family peace and mercy in place of their pain, and if they are having any doubts give them a renewed confidence through His grace.

Posted at 8:35AM on May 22nd 2008 by Kendra

38. What a horrible tragedy! I think now of the song that he wrote for his friend's child who died, "With Hope". So sad. I'm thankful that they are a family rooted and grounded in Christ, and I pray that they seek His Face all the more during the days ahead. My prayers are with them. God's Peace to them.

Posted at 8:35AM on May 22nd 2008 by SCC Fan

39. #17 & #26--You should be beaten to within an inch of your life so you can heal and then be beaten to death! You are horrible people. This family is going through a horrible experience and has lost a child. They should be supported not insulted by jerks like you.

Many prayers and hugs for this family. I hope I never have to experience the loss of one of my children.

Posted at 8:37AM on May 22nd 2008 by Are you kiddin' me

40. Anna their three youngest daughters were adopted. Their two sons are white. As pathetic as your comment was I hope you were just trying to lighten up a very sad situation. I hope you never have to go through that kind of pain and some inconsiderate person make a dumba&& comment like yours. God bless the Chapman family.

Posted at 8:37AM on May 22nd 2008 by fl native

41. So sad - My thoughts and prayers go out to the Chapman Family.

I'll also mention the insensitive posters in my prayers - "May they not be able to reproduce". Their souls are empty.

Posted at 9:07AM on May 22nd 2008 by I'll say a prayer for you.

42. Can only imagine the horrors the boy will imagine for sometime. My heart goes out to him and certainly the family for their unimaginable loss. Hope the Lord helps them out.

Posted at 8:39AM on May 22nd 2008 by outoftowner

43. I am so sorry for the pain that this family is going through.
SCC has devoted his life to Christ.....and I am certain that God
will see he and his family through this terrible accident!
My thoughts and prayers are with this family!
In Christ,
Kari

Posted at 6:25PM on Jun 23rd 2008 by kari

44. Situations like this make me wonder why people still buy into the invisible man in the sky superstitions......

Posted at 8:41AM on May 22nd 2008 by FlBiker

45. This is not at all how
We thought it was supposed to be
We had so many plans for you
We had so many dreams
And now you've gone away
And left us with the memories of your smile
And nothing we can say
And nothing we can do
Can take away the pain
The pain of losing you, but ...

We can cry with hope
We can say goodbye with hope
'Cause we know our goodbye is not the end, oh no
And we can grieve with hope
'Cause we believe with hope
(There's a place by God's grace)
There's a place where we'll see your face again
We'll see your face again

And never have I known
Anything so hard to understand
And never have I questioned more
The wisdom of God's plan
But through the cloud of tears
I see the Father's smile and say well done
And I imagine you
Where you wanted most to be
Seeing all your dreams come true
'Cause now you're home
And now you're free, and ...

We have this hope as an anchor
'Cause we believe that everything
God promised us is true, so ...

We wait with hope
And we ache with hope
We hold on with hope
We let go with hope

Posted at 8:43AM on May 22nd 2008 by With Hope

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