The Associated Press \u2022 May 22, 2008<\/p>\n
NASHVILLE, TENN. \u2014 The 5-year-old daughter of Grammy-winning Christian music star Steven Curtis Chapman was struck and killed Wednesday by a sport utility vehicle driven by her brother, authorities said.<\/p>\n
The girl, Maria Sue, was hit in the driveway of the family\u2019s home Wednesday afternoon by a Toyota Land Cruiser driven by her teenage brother, said Laura McPherson, a spokeswoman for the Tennessee Highway Patrol.<\/p>\n
The brother, whose name and exact age weren\u2019t available, apparently did not see the girl, McPherson said. No charges are expected.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt looks like a tragic accident,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Several family members witnessed the accident, which happened in Williamson County just south of Nashville. The girl died later at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, hospital spokeswoman Laurie Holloway said.<\/p>\n
In a statement, Velvet Kelm, a publicist for Chapman, said Maria was the Chapmans\u2019 youngest daughter.<\/p>\n
I cannot imagine the heartbreaking sorrow they must be going through. I read the story from several different sources and then attempted to go to Stephens website; which was bogged down I\u2019m sure by fans wanting to pay their respects.<\/p>\n
The only thing that bugs me about the press is that after detailing the tragedy they all list Stephens accolades which I\u2019m sure he could care less and less about. It really has nothing to do with the story and is only used for filler space. For once I would have loved to see them simply print their condolences. My prayers and condolences go out to the Chapman family. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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