Grand jury to decide if Prosper mayor will face charges after crash with motorcyclist

Prosper mayor could be charged for crash that critically injured motorcyclist

The mayor of Prosper in Collin County could face criminal charges for a collision that happened last week. He addressed the investigation at a city council meeting.

PROSPER, Texas - A grand jury will decide if Prosper's mayor will face charges for a crash that sent a motorcyclist to the hospital.

McKinney police say Prosper Mayor James Ray Smith did not stop to check and see if anyone was hurt after a motorcyclist crashed into the back of his truck on Dec. 6.

Witnesses led police to Smith's home. He passed a field sobriety test and told investigators that he thought a car had hit him and sped off.

The mayor addressed the incident before Tuesday’s Prosper City Council meeting.

"I have cooperated with the police throughout this matter, and l continue doing so," he said. "Most importantly, I wish to express my sincere and deepest sympathies to the motorcycle rider who collided with the rear of my truck."

Following the statement, the mayor led a prayer for the motorcyclist, 72-year- old Rodney Carver Jr. He's said to still be in critical condition.

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