Don't Threaten. Police determined that Rod failed to maintain a safe stop distance and collided with Smith's truck. He declined to talk more about the incident due to ongoing investigation. But police said since Smith left the scene instead of stopping to determine if a person was involved in the accident or needed aid, as required by law, a Grand Jury referral for Accident Involving Personal Injury has been filed with the Collin County District Attorneys Office. A Collin County grand jury will determine whether Prosper Mayor Ray Smith will face charges in the incident. Prosper mayor says he never called 911 after leaving highway accident with 72-year-old motorcyclist Mayor Ray Smith told WFAA he was unaware a motorcyclist rear-ended him, thinking. High around 75F. The police department did not confirm Smith was involved in the crash when asked repeatedly by NBC 5. A Collin County grand jury will determine whether Prosper Mayor Ray. Now, a new report links Prosper Mayor Ray Smith to the accident. Firefighters from Celina, Prosper and Frisco all responded to the emergency. OP. Keeping Score: FC Dallas leaves Minnesota with a point in standings after scoreless draw, It's Flippin' Art Dude! Ashcroft said drove up on a dark object in the middle of westbound US Highway 380 in McKinney last Monday evening. PROSPER (August 6, 2021) Officials from the Town of Prosper, the City of Celina, and Collin County . All parties were identified and contacted that same evening, Marion said. Get the latest Lewisville sports delivered to your inbox every week. Thursday morning, Barbara Carver, the. But police say Smith left the scene (a crime in TX)." Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Will Prosper, a current Montreal North mayoral candidate, has been accused of leaking information to a gang-affiliated member in his RCMP days. A grand jury will decide if Prosper Mayor Ray Smith faces charges in connection with a serious car crash. Rod Carvers family wants to know why no one stopped to help the 72-year-old after he crashed his motorcycle on University Drive in McKinney the night of Dec. 6. She said Carver is in a medically induced coma and has undergone an MRI to determine the severity of head injuries. Its gonna take a while.". A Collin County grand jury will decide if the Mayor of Prosper did anything wrong when he left the scene of an accident, instead of stopping to see if anyone else was involved in the crash. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rodney was driving his motorcycle behind Smith and slammed into the back of his truck. Dallas/Quitman. ", RELATED: Attorney launches own investigation into crash involving Prosper mayor that critically injured motorcyclist. A grand jury referral has been filed after a McKinney police investigation found that Prosper Mayor Ray Smith left the scene of a crash without stopping to determine if a person was involved in the accident and needed aid. "Its just going to be baby steps. Share with Us. Get the latest Coppell sports delivered to your inbox every week. I believe in Jesus and Ive been praying for him.. Be Truthful. It may not display this or other websites correctly. "Left there to get hit again. The investigation found that another vehicle failed to yield, and turned west from a parking lot onto University in front of Smiths truck, causing Smith to slam on the brakes. Carver failed to maintain a safe stop distance and collided with the truck.. 2004 - 2008 Member of the Prosper Town Council, Deputy and Mayor Pro Tem. Audrey Henvey, ahenvey@starlocalmedia.com. When approached Monday afternoon and asked what he knew about the collision, or if there was anything he wanted to say to Carver's family, Smith denied responsibility. Prosper Firefighters Association . The truck driven was being driven by Prosper Mayor Ray Smith who police say slammed on his brakes . According to a Tuesday press release from the McKinney Police Department, a man driving a motorcycle was hospitalized after crashing into the back of a pickup truck driven by Smith. He's proven he's not much of that either. Threats of harming another There were parts laying around. Prosper, TX 75078 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Todd Rice | 214-403-7398 | trice@prospertx.gov August 6, 2021 Prosper, Celina and County Break Ground on Frontier Parkway Project . "I have cooperated with the police throughout this matter, and l continue doing so," he said. She was the founding editor of the websites PureWow Dallas and Racked Dallas. Don't knowingly lie about anyone She said he was heading home from work in Plano when the crash happened. "I looked at the clock and it was 7 oclock and I was like something is very wrong," she said. FOX 4 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - A police officer in the Fort Worth suburb of North Richland Hills was hurt in a collision. "The car that went around me, I went and chased, because I thought they hit me," he said while pointing out a dent in the rear bumper of his pickup. McKinney police are investigating a crash involving a North Texas mayor that left a . And while that driver was at fault, they say, Mayor Smith broke the law by not stopping to render aid. ", Barbara says Smith should have gotten out of his truck at the very least or called 911 before beginning a 'chase.'. 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The crash happened along University Drive/Highway 380 in McKinney about 6 p.m. A motorcycle driven by Rodney Carver Jr., 72, was traveling westbound in the 3900 block of West University Drive, according to the police report, when Carvers motorcycle crashed into the back of a pickup driven by Smith. Smith drove off, and police say he told investigators he thought the person who hit him had kept driving. But right now, shes focused on her husbands recovery. As for whether the mayor could face charges in the crash,McKinney police said: Our investigation found that Smith left the scene instead of stopping to determine if a person was involved in the accident and determine whether that person required aid, as required by law. McKinney police are investigating a crash involving a North Texas mayor that left a motorcyclist with serious injuries. "There Read More He passed a field sobriety test and told investigators that he thought a car had hit him and sped off. Smith told police he decided to follow the vehicle but lost it. Police said 72-year-old Rodney Carver was riding his motorcycle too close behind Smith's pickup truck and crashed into the back bumper. MCKINNEY, Texas - A vigil was held Wednesday for a motorcyclist injured in a crash involving the mayor of Prosper in Collin County. Smith told police he thought a car hit him from behind and was trying to flee the scene, so he took off after the car. Prosper mayor denies responsibility in crash that left motorcyclist in critical condition WFAA 397K subscribers Subscribe 3.3K views 1 year ago Multiple sources tell WFAA that Prosper mayor. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. 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After an investigation, McKinney police confirmed Tuesday that a third vehicle was involved and failed to yield the right of way, turning west from a parking lot onto University and in front of Smith's truck, causing him to slam on his brakes. The truck driven was being driven by Prosper Mayor Ray Smith who police say slammed on his. McKinney police investigators say the mayor was going west on 380 in his truck when a car failed to yield the right of way - pulling out in front of Smith's truck. Makayla Noble was. A motorcycle crash on Highway 380. Witnesses led police to. MCKINNEY, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - A grand jury will decide if the mayor of Prosper should face charges for leaving the scene of an accident last week. A Collin County grand jury will determine whether Prosper Mayor Ray Smith will face charges in the incident. Prosper's mayor could be in trouble with the law after leaving the scene of an accident. Anna Caplan covers McKinney, Southlake, Grapevine and Colleyville. "My only concern right now is for his speedy and successful recovery. "Youve got to take responsibility for your actions, and you cant leave a man in the middle of the street in the fast lane of 380," Barbara said. Once at Smith's home, police say they determined that he wasn't under the influence of alcohol or drugs. "He had a traumatic head injury, and he was not moving at all, but he was breathing, thank goodness," Ashcroft said. Prosper High School principal to leave at end of school year. Pogue Construction Company, of McKinney, confirmed the worker's death and said the accident involved a subcontractor's crane. "I've cooperated with the police throughout this matter and will continue doing so," he said. Grand Jury to Decide if Prosper Mayor Will Face Charge in Serious Crash. McKinney police say Mayor Smith slammed on his breaks after a car whipped into the road in front of him. "No, because the car I thought hit me, I was chasing," Smith said. MCKINNEY, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - A grand jury will decide if the mayor of Prosper should face charges for leaving the scene of an accident last week. Meet the North Texan who has gained worldwide attention for his pancake designs, DFW weather: Warming temps and storm chances this week. That decision is where to redirect US Highway 380 between Prosper and McKinney. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. 2023 FOX Television Stations, Family of Fort Worth man worried about his safety after he was misidentified as gunman in mass shooting, Dallas police officer, K9 shot during manhunt back home recovering, Texas shooting: Surviving Cleveland family recall tragic moments before, during mass shooting, Band has their equipment trailer stolen after playing show in Fort Worth, Army says helicopters crashed in mountains, fair weather, White Settlement police searching for suspects who shot victim in attempted car burglary, Jung 1st-inning slam sparks Rangers over Cortes, Yanks 15-2, Man found fatally shot in Dallas business parking lot. Get the latest Frisco sports delivered to your inbox every week. Rho is not charged, a spokeswoman for the department stated. "But nothings broken. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Im very disappointed in this gentleman [Smith] for leaving my husband abandoned on the street to be potentially be run over again, said Carver. "Why didn't anyone else stop, and where was the person that hit him?" This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. A weekly recap of all the sports news from around Star Local Media. Published December 17, 2021 Prosper FOX 4 PROSPER, Texas - It was a big day for a Prosper cheerleader who was paralyzed in a freak tumbling accident three months ago. This is an active investigation as we look into whether any charges will be filed, Marion said. McKinney police are investigating a crash involving a North Texas mayor that left a motorcyclist with serious injuries. He told the officer that he proceeded to follow what he thought was the vehicle that hit him until he lost sight of it.. Traffic accident with . Prosper Mayor Ray Smith maintains he never realized a motorcyclist rear-ended his pickup truck and was temporarily lodged beneath his vehicle. "I fully believe and have faith that Rod is going to be OK, and be the man he once was," Barbara said. Please enter valid email address to continue. I believe in Jesus and Ive been praying for him.". Smith said the Prosper chief of police and officers from Prosper and McKinney went to his house following the crash. He says he left the accident to chase after that car instead. He said that he thought another vehicle had rear-ended his truck and that it had left the scene afterward. Prosper High School will be welcoming a new principal next school year. They say he later told officers he didnt see anything in his rearview mirror when he was hit and assumed a car he saw that was driving off was the one that hit him. Smith insisted he did not know a motorcyclist was hurt. She quickly realized it was a motorcycle - with its critically injured driver, 72-year-old Rod Carver, lying next to it. By signing up you agree to ourTerms of ServiceandPrivacy Policy. Police say Rodney was not riding at a safe distance behind Smith. Witnesses led police to Smith's home. "So I called his phone and the hospital answered.". No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism To me, it's unconscionable, unfathomable that you could not know.". racist or sexually-oriented language. McKinney police are not calling the collision a hit-and-run, but they have confirmed that three vehicles were involved. Todd Rice, spokesman for the Town of Prosper, released the following statement to NBC 5: The Town is aware of but cannot comment on the incident that is the subject of an ongoing investigation by the McKinney Police Department. Before the council meeting began Tuesday, Smith somberly took control of the forum before getting to agenda items and offered sympathies to Carver's family - specifically his wife, Barbara. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. The case has been referred to a grand jury since Smith left the scene without stopping to determine if someone was hurt. She was the founding editor of the websites PureWow Dallas and Racked Dallas. Elliptical Mechanic. A Town of Prosper spokesperson said they are aware of the incident but could not comment on it. Get the latest Celina sports delivered to your inbox every week. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family in this difficult time," Smith said. December 14, 2021 / 6:45 PM Carver, the driver of the motorcycle, was transported to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney and is in critical condition, his wife told WFAA-TV (Channel 8) on Monday. From Texas Sky Ranger, it appears the crane's boom came down on top of the elementary school and the truck was pulled over onto its side. Prosper Mayor Ray Smith maintains he never realized a motorcyclist rear-ended. His wife, Barbara Carver, says hes currently in a medically induced coma with multiple fractures and a brain bleed after his motorcycle crashed into the back of a pickup truck driven by the Prosper mayor in McKinney last week. Mayor Ray Smith says he was unaware a motorcyclist rear-ended his truck, thinking another vehicle had. Smith said he was unaware that a motorcycle was part of the crash. Barbara says she has doubts about Smiths account and looks forward to learning more throughout the investigation. Have the latest local news and sports delivered to your inbox so you are always up to date. Now, WFAA-TV (Channel 8) has reported new information on the crash, which landed Carver, 72, in the hospital in critical condition. 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"Most importantly, I'd like to express my sincere and deepest sympathies to the motorcycle rider who collided with the rear of my truck and who is currently hospitalized with serious injuries.". Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Choose wisely! Smith told WFAA at a council meeting Tuesday that he was riding in the truck with his son and never even got out because he saw another car speed around him, thinking that was the culprit that hit him. "I didn't know there was a person there," the Prosper mayor said. Who does that?". For that reason, a grand jury referral for an accident involving personal injury has been filed with the Collin County District Attorneys Office.. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. Grand Jury referral filed for McKinney motorcycle crash involving Prosper mayor, Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Be Nice. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. The crash left a motorcyclist critically. RELATED: Prosper mayor says he never called 911 after leaving highway accident with 72-year-old motorcyclist. Smith, they say, slammed on his brakes to avoid a driver who turned in front of him. His current term ends in May 2022. For that reason, a Grand Jury referral for Accident Involving Personal Injury has been filed with the Collin County District Attorneys Office.. Get the latest sports from The Colony delivered to your inbox every week. McKinney police say Rodney struck the back of Prosper Mayor James Ray Smith's vehicle after Smith slammed on his brakes to avoid a car cutting him off. "Why didn't anyone else stop, and where was the. For the last week, Carver has been begging the public to come forward with any information about who was involved in the crash with her 72-year-old husband, who was riding his motorcycle home from work while traveling westbound on Highway 380 in McKinney when he was injured. He is one of our brothers in Christ. Get the latest Allen sports delivered to your inbox every week. Chairman, 2020 Prosper Bond Committee which approved $210 million for Public Safety, Parks and . each comment to let us know of abusive posts. This stretch of Highway 380 has a deadly history. Building warmth with rain chances later in the week. Celina Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Justin Steiner. Carver. Prosper Mayor Ray Smith told WFAA he was unaware a motorcyclist rear-ended him, thinking another vehicle had. Multiple sources told the station that Prosper Mayor Ray Smith was involved in the crash and that he left the scene afterward. Get the latest Mesquite sports delivered to your inbox every week. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. WFAA asked. Prosper Mayor Issues Annual Health and Fitness Miles Challenge PROSPER, TX- Among Prosper's most ardent and tireless supporters of health and fitness for all residents is Mayor Ray Smith, a standout college athlete who played Division I football, son of an NFL player, and, significantly, heart attack survivor. Hundreds of Prosper residents are worried about a possible route they say would put a freeway right by their homes. That accident put Carver in critical condition and placed the mayor of Prosper in the middle of controversy. Following the statement, the mayor led a prayer for the motorcyclist, 72-year- old Rodney Carver Jr. As president of the Christian motorcycle group, Warriors Serving Warriors, Rodney is always on the road and always trying to give back. She said he was heading home from work in Plano when the crash happened. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Barbara Carver, Rodney's wife, told WFAA at the prayer vigil Wednesday night that she struggles to believe the mayor's side of the story and says it was foolhardy to leave her husband in the roadway. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Last Monday, McKinney police say Carver collided with a pick-up truck on Highway 380 in McKinney. Example video title will go here for this video. Smith, a former town council member, was elected Prosper mayor in 2010. On Saturday, the . Local News Prosper mayor denies responsibility in McKinney highway collision that left 72-year-old motorcyclist in critical condition Multiple sources tell WFAA that Prosper mayor Ray. but the interesting thing to me is that a hit and run typically means YOU CAUSED the accident. He says he left the accident to chase after that car instead. RELATED: Prosper mayor denies responsibility in McKinney highway collision that left 72-year-old motorcyclist in critical condition. "Hopefully he will come back to us.". The department identified Mia Rho as the driver of the vehicle that exited the parking lot, who was reported as at fault for failing to yield the right of way. By signing up you agree to ourTerms of ServiceandPrivacy Policy. On Tuesday, investigators with the McKinney Police Department confirmed that Mayor Ray Smith was involved in the crash that left Carver hospitalized. Smith spoke to WFAA and denied responsibility for the accident. Mayor Smith told police that he saw nothing in his rearview mirror and thought he had been hit by a vehicle that drove away. Highly Decorated Combat Pilot - Recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross. From the reports I have heard he did not - someone pulled out in front of him, he . Smith briefly addressed the incident at Tuesdays town council meeting in Prosper. We'd love to hear eyewitness Prosper mayor has some splainin to do #14221378 12/15/21 01:46 PM: Joined: Aug 2006. "That was a hard hit. Investigators say Smith was traveling westbound on 380 in his truck when a car failed to yield the right of way, turning west from a parking lot onto University and in front of Smith's truck, causing him to slam on his brakes. Current Presiden t of the Prosper Economic Development Corporation. Invalid password or account does not exist. He addressed the investigation at a city council meeting. Smith told NBC 5 he did not call the police while chasing after the car he thought had crashed into his truck. Now, a new report links Prosper Mayor Ray Smith to the accident. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Family wants to know why driver left scene after McKinney man's motorcycle wreck, 'I can't believe all of them were drunk,' says witness following the arrest of 3 suspects in fatal Dallas crash, 2 dead, one deputy injured in 2 separate, unrelated fatal wrecks overnight in Dallas, officials say. "JUST IN: #Prosper Mayor Ray Smith addresses public about traffic accident he was involved in last Mondayit left a motorcyclist hospitalized. (@wfaa) pic.twitter.com/3mc1kRSYoq. McKinney police are investigating a crash involving a North Texas mayor that left a motorcyclist with serious injuries. The incident occurred at around 6 p.m. Dec. 6, the department stated. The motorcyclist failed to maintain a safe stop distance and collided with the truck, the department stated. Just a lot of fractures," she said. They say Ray Smith was involved in a crash on Highway 380 near Hardin Blvd. 72-year-old Rodney Carver is currently in a medically induced coma with multiple fractures and a brain bleed after his motorcycle crashed into the back of a pickup truck driven by Prosper Mayor James Ray Smith. You are using an out of date browser. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. He's hurting right now. . Mayor Ray Smith told WFAA he was unaware a motorcyclist rear-ended him, thinking another vehicle had. The McKinney Police Department says another car pulled in front of Smith, causing him to "slam on the brakes." They say a motorcycle behind Smith then rear-ended him. Read More. You must log in or register to reply here. Prosper Mayor James Ray Smith left the scene of a two-vehicle crash in which he was involved and did not render aid, according to a McKinney police investigation. Let us know what's going on! I can't see the rocker(s) on the back of Carver's colors, but his road name badge is similar to the Las Carnales/La Familia motorcycle club. Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates. "You knew you got hitwhy you choose to run? A grand jury referral has been filed after a McKinney police investigation found that Prosper Mayor Ray Smith left the scene of a crash without stopping to determine if a person was involved. accounts, the history behind an article. JavaScript is disabled. lakeforkfisherman OP. Smith told WFAA Monday that he didn't know Carver was in the roadway.

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