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New York Post
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
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. Getty Images for Stagecoach 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. WSMV 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. AFP via Getty Images 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. WireImage 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.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Country Singer Conner Smith Was the Driver in Fatal Nashville Crosswalk Car Accident
Country singer Conner Smith was driving the truck that struck and killed a 77-year-old pedestrian in Nashville on Sunday (June 8), Billboard has confirmed. A release from the Metro Nashville Police Department on Monday (June 9) stated that a 24-year-old man named Conner Smith was behind the wheel during Sunday's accident. The pedestrian was identified as 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins. More from Billboard Hot 100 First-Timers: Conner Smith Debuts With Country Hit 'Creek Will Rise' Kylie Minogue Joins Prestigious '21 Club' at London's O2 Arena Kevin Parker Previews New Tame Impala Music During Barcelona DJ Set According to the release, a preliminary investigation showed that a Chevrolet Silverado truck driven by Smith was traveling north on 3rd Ave. N. while Dobbins was crossing the road. The release indicated that Dobbins was inside a marked crosswalk when she was struck around 7:30 p.m. that evening. Dobbins was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she died due to injuries sustained in the accident. According to the police department's release, the primary factor in the crash seemed to be Smith failing to yield the right of way to the pedestrian. The release noted that Smith showed no signs of impairment and that there are currently no charges, though the investigation is ongoing. Smith's attorney Worrick G. Robinson told Billboard in a statement: 'On June 8th, Mr. Smith was involved in a car accident that tragically claimed a life. His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time. Mr. Smith continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation.' Sources close to Smith tell Billboard that the incident was a tragic accident and that Smith was not under the influence, nor distracted by his phone at the time of the incident. Sources at the scene note that Smith was released quickly, as there was no sign of impairment. Nashville native Smith first broke through in 2021, when his song 'I Hate Alabama' went viral. He issued the EP Didn't Go Too Far in 2022 and followed with the singles 'Learn From It' and 'Take It Slow.' He earned his all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart debut last year with 'Creek Will Rise,' which entered the chart at No. 89 and rose to No. 12 on the Country Airplay chart. This year, he teamed with Dylan Marlowe to release the collaboration 'Country In the Clouds.' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
