Country singer Conner Smith, 24, kills 77-year-old woman in alleged crosswalk car accident
Country singer Conner Smith has been identified as the driver of a pickup truck that fatally struck a 77-year-old woman in Nashville over the weekend.
The 'I Hate Alabama' crooner, 24, was behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck Sunday when he allegedly struck and killed a woman walking in a crosswalk.
Dorothy Dobbins has since been confirmed as the victim, according to a release shared by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
4 Country singer Conner Smith has been identified as the driver of a pickup truck that fatally struck a 77-year-old woman in Nashville over the weekend.
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Dobbins had been transported to the nearby Vanderbilt University Medical Center where the ultimately succumbed to her injuries.
'The preliminary contributing factor for this crash appears to be Smith failing to yield the right of way to the pedestrian,' police said. 'He showed no signs of impairment.'
Smith showed no signs of impairment and an investigation is ongoing.
There are no charges 'at present' against the 'Orange and White' singer, police added.
4 Smith was behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck Sunday when he allegedly struck and killed a woman walking in a crosswalk.
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While Smith has yet to speak out on the ordeal, his attorney has since confirmed that the singer was 'involved in a car accident that tragically claimed a life.'
'His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time,' Smith's lawyer told People. 'Mr. Smith continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation.'
The day of the fatal incident coincided with the final day of the annual CMA Fest, a four-day country music event held in Nashville.
The Post has reached out to Smith's reps for comment.
4 The 'I Hate Alabama' crooner, 24, showed no signs of impairment and an investigation is ongoing.
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Smith, a Nashville native, has been signed to Big Machine Records' Valory label since 2019. The crooner released his debut album, 'Didn't Go Too Far,' last year.
He's also opened for Luke Bryan on tour, and was nominated for New Male Artist of the Year at the 2024 ACM Awards.
Smith's music went viral on TikTok in April, especially his single 'Country in the Clouds,' a collaboration with Dylan Marlowe. Additionally, one of his other tracks is featured on the soundtrack of the film 'Twisters.'
As for his personal life, Smith has been married to surfer Leah Thompson since April 2024.
The singer is currently on tour and is scheduled for several live performances across the country this summer.
4 There are no charges 'at present' against the 'Orange and White' singer, police added.
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Smith had shared an Instagram post on the same day of the fatal incident, which featured photos of him singing onstage.
'Hometown hits different ❤️,' he captioned the photos.
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