Man Charged with Murder After Allegedly Running Over Woman with Her Own SUV in Abilene

Cristopher Covington-Smith accused of deliberately striking Corrisa Trowbridge, then fleeing the scene

Mar. 21, 2026 at 2:25pm

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A 31-year-old woman was killed in Abilene, Texas after a man she had a prior domestic dispute with allegedly struck her with her own SUV, leaving her lifeless on the roadside before abandoning the vehicle. Cristopher Covington-Smith has been charged with first-degree murder for the death of Corrisa Trowbridge, and two of his relatives were also arrested for allegedly helping him evade police.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers of domestic violence and the need for stronger intervention and support systems to prevent such escalating conflicts. It also raises concerns about public safety and the ability of repeat offenders to continue committing violent acts, even after prior disputes.

The details

According to court records and surveillance footage, Covington-Smith and Trowbridge were engaged in an argument on March 12 when the suspect allegedly reversed, accelerated, and struck Trowbridge with her own 2016 white Ford Expedition. Police responded to the scene on Corsicana Avenue around 4 a.m. and found Trowbridge's body beside the road, with debris consistent with a vehicular crash. The damaged SUV was later discovered at a nearby home, containing suspected blood evidence and a missing side mirror.

  • The incident occurred around 4 a.m. on March 12, 2026 in Abilene, Texas.
  • Covington-Smith was arrested the following day in Fort Worth, Texas with the help of the U.S. Marshals.

The players

Cristopher Covington-Smith

The 31-year-old man accused of deliberately running over Corrisa Trowbridge with her own SUV, leading to her death.

Corrisa Trowbridge

The 31-year-old victim who was killed in the incident after being struck by her own vehicle.

Shannon Dwayne Covington

The suspect's father, who was charged with third-degree felony hindering apprehension or prosecution of a known felon for allegedly helping to conceal his relative.

Anton Demarcus Covington

The suspect's brother, who was also charged with third-degree felony hindering apprehension or prosecution of a known felon for allegedly helping to conceal his relative.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

Covington-Smith will be extradited some 150 miles back west to Abilene, located in the central part of Texas, where he will face the first-degree murder charge.

The takeaway

This case highlights the urgent need for better domestic violence prevention and intervention measures, as well as the challenges of holding repeat offenders accountable and preventing them from committing further acts of violence against vulnerable members of the community.