Kenny Chesney is speaking out about an accident that has claimed the life of someone he loved.

“Today I have to say a very hard goodbye to my friend Maria Rodriguez in the Virgin Islands.

Chesney has long shared a special relationship withthe Caribbean.

Kenny Chesney with ocean background

I’m sure going to miss that.

She was such a huge part of my island life.

So goodbye sweet friend.

Kenny Chesney and Maria Rodriguez

I’m sure glad our paths crossed on this side.

See you on the other.”

There aren’t a lot of details on the crash available at this time.

The Virgin Islands Emergency Management Agency confirmed that four people had died in the accident (perABC News).