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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76.
God Bless your family. My prayers are with you.

Posted at 9:22AM on May 22nd 2008 by Marie

77. God doesn't "let" things like this happen. We are not promised eternal life here on Earth, but in Heaven.
And don't lump "all of us Christians" together. I would never wish anyone dead. I pray for people who
have such sad and pathetic lives that they would mock a family in grief.

Posted at 9:19AM on May 22nd 2008 by K.Lee

78. TO THIRSTY THURSDAY
YOU NEED TO GO TO THE NEAREST CHURCH AND PRAY FOR YOUR SORRY ASS

Posted at 9:20AM on May 22nd 2008 by JUST WONDERING

79. Pray for the son. His guilt and grief will be overwhelming.

Posted at 9:22AM on May 22nd 2008 by Tom

80. Steve & Family,
If you happen to read this know that the whole body of Christ shares in this pain. My heart is broken for you and your family right now. I wept with the incoming news and know the struggle for your son to not feel unforgivable guilt for this accident must be enormous. May the grace of God comfort you all in this difficult time. I love you guys. I always have.
Brenson

Posted at 9:50AM on May 22nd 2008 by Brenson Reed

81. Anna......his son is not asian. he has three little asian daughters, two white sons, and one white daughter. Have some respect. He just lost his little girl and you are tryin to make racist comments about someone's family. God will punish you. I will keep the Chapman family in my prayers.

Posted at 9:33AM on May 22nd 2008 by misty

82. Thirsty Thursday is a homosexual, who is just horny because he has a date tonight with Bradley!!!

Posted at 9:23AM on May 22nd 2008 by Mike Kochertz

83. OMG this is such a sad story!!!! Steven is such a great guy I remember I went to one of his concerts just weeks after he adopted Maria. Prayers go out to him and his family.

Posted at 9:27AM on May 22nd 2008 by Chi

84. Steven ....My heart goes out to you and your family. I know the Lord is with you right now and wil comfort you though these dificult times. I have ben a fan of yours since day one and feel as if your a friend. God bles you all and little Maria.

Posted at 10:00AM on May 22nd 2008 by mommabear0511

85. My prayers are with your family. I know this must be difficult to deal with, just allow God to carry you. He will give you a peace that passes all understanding.

Posted at 10:24AM on May 22nd 2008 by vonda

86. 17. That proves it! Asians can't drive!!!

Posted at 8:16AM on May 22nd 2008 by Anna


You dumb fu*k. The child was asian not the driver. Why post a stupid ass comment in a story like this.

Posted at 9:30AM on May 22nd 2008 by Spaz

87. God needed another angel.
Our prayers are with the family!

Posted at 10:55AM on May 22nd 2008 by Pamella

88. 46. Looks like they will have to go back to Aisa and buy a new one.

Posted at 9:00AM on May 22nd 2008 by ThirstyThursday


You cant even spell you..You shouldnt have dropped out of 5th grade loser.

Posted at 9:33AM on May 22nd 2008 by Spaz

89. What tragic news! I am praying for this family! I hope their faith keeps them strong in this, especially the son. We never know when a tragedy will strike our loved ones.

Posted at 9:43AM on May 22nd 2008 by chimer

90. REST IN PEACE LITTLE ANGEL.

Posted at 9:37AM on May 22nd 2008 by LA VONDA

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