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Associated Press
3 hours ago
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- Associated Press
Country musician Conner Smith fatally hit pedestrian with truck. No charges now, but probe ongoing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country musician Conner Smith fatally hit a pedestrian while driving his truck in Nashville over the weekend, and he currently faces no charges as an investigation continues, police said. Metro Nashville Police said Smith, 24, hit Dorothy Dobbins, 77, Sunday evening while she was crossing the road inside a marked crosswalk. Dobbins, a retired attorney, later died at a hospital. The Tennessee Bar Association posted on its website that Dobbins had been out walking her dog when she was hit. Police say Smith showed no signs of impairment. They believe the 'preliminary contributing factor' appears to be that Smith did not yield the right of way to the pedestrian. Smith's attorney, Worrick Robinson, said his client is cooperating with the investigation. 'His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time,' Robinson said in a statement. Dobbins was a leader in the city's legal aid and family law communities, where she practiced for over 40 years, according to posts by the Bar Association and the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands. She played a 'foundational role in opening Nashville's first domestic violence shelter,' according to a Facebook post from the Legal Aid Society, and she wrote the state's first order of protection legislation. Smith was a 2024 new male artist of the year nominee at the Academy of Country Music Awards. He released his first full-length album, 'Smoky Mountains,' in 2024. The Nashville native has had gold-certified hits with 'Take it Slow' and 'Creek Will Rise,' according to his label, Big Machine. Smith had performed at Nashville's CMA Fest over the weekend.
The Independent
3 hours ago
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- The Independent
Country musician Conner Smith fatally hit pedestrian with truck. No charges now, but probe ongoing
Country musician Conner Smith fatally hit a pedestrian while driving his truck in Nashville over the weekend, and he currently faces no charges as an investigation continues, police said. Metro Nashville Police said Smith, 24, hit Dorothy Dobbins, 77, Sunday evening while she was crossing the road inside a marked crosswalk. Dobbins, a retired attorney, later died at a hospital. The Tennessee Bar Association posted on its website that Dobbins had been out walking her dog when she was hit. Police say Smith showed no signs of impairment. They believe the 'preliminary contributing factor' appears to be that Smith did not yield the right of way to the pedestrian. Smith's attorney, Worrick Robinson, said his client is cooperating with the investigation. 'His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time," Robinson said in a statement. Dobbins was a leader in the city's legal aid and family law communities, where she practiced for over 40 years, according to posts by the Bar Association and the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands. She played a 'foundational role in opening Nashville's first domestic violence shelter,' according to a Facebook post from the Legal Aid Society, and she wrote the state's first order of protection legislation. Smith was a 2024 new male artist of the year nominee at the Academy of Country Music Awards. He released his first full-length album, 'Smoky Mountains,' in 2024. The Nashville native has had gold-certified hits with 'Take it Slow' and 'Creek Will Rise,' according to his label, Big Machine. Smith had performed at Nashville's CMA Fest over the weekend.
CBS News
4 hours ago
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- CBS News
Country singer Conner Smith fatally hits woman with truck, police say
Country singer Conner Smith allegedly struck and killed a woman who was walking in a crosswalk in Nashville, authorities say. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said Smith, 24, was driving a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on Sunday when a 77-year-old woman was crossing in the crosswalk. Police said the woman was struck around 7:30 p.m. The woman, identified as Dorothy Dobbins, was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she died. "The preliminary contributing factor for this crash appears to be Smith failing to yield the right of way to the pedestrian," Nashville police said in a statement. Police said Smith showed no signs of impairment and that there are no current charges as the investigation continues. Conner Smith performs during Big Machine Label Group x CMA Fest 2025 at Lainey Wilson's Bell Bottoms Up on June 07, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. Terry Wyatt / Getty Images In a statement to CBS News, Smith's attorney, Worrick G. Robinson, confirmed the incident and said Smith "continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation." "On June 8th, Conner Smith was involved in a car accident that tragically claimed the life of Ms. Dorothy Dobbins," Robinson said. "His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time." This crash occurred on the final day of CMA Fest, a four-day festival that celebrates country music. Smith made an appearance at the event in Nashville the day prior. Smith, a rising country music star, was born and raised in Nashville. He is signed to Big Machine Label Group's The Valory Music Co. In 2024, Smith was nominated for New Male Artist of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Smith also opened for country singer Luke Bryan on tour last year.
Fox News
9 hours ago
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- Fox News
Rising country star behind the wheel in Nashville accident that left elderly woman dead
Country singer Conner Smith struck and killed an elderly woman who was crossing the street on Sunday night. The 24-year-old was driving a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck when he hit a 77-year-old woman, identified as Dorothy Dobbins, as she was crossing the street in downtown Nashville, according to a press release shared by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The fatal collision occurred on 3rd Avenue North near Van Buren Street around 7:30 p.m. Dobbins, a local resident, was said to be inside a marked crosswalk when she was struck by the pickup truck. She was reportedly crossing the street near her home when the incident occurred. She was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where she died. "The preliminary contributing factor to this crash appears to be Smith failing to yield the right of way to the pedestrian," police stated. "He showed no signs of impairment. There are no charges at present as the investigation continues." The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department shared with Fox News Digital that further updates into the investigation may take weeks. An attorney for Smith confirmed in a statement to Fox News Digital that the "Creek Will Rise" 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. Mr. Smith continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation." Smith was neither under the influence nor distracted by his phone at the time, a source told Fox News Digital. The source also claimed that Smith was released right away after the accident because he showed no sign of impairment. The fatal collision took place on the final day of the annual CMA Fest, a country music festival that was hosted in Nashville over the weekend. The "I Hate Alabama" crooner shared photos from his performance, but there was no statement on the crash. The Nashville native rose to fame after he signed with The Valory Music Co. in 2019, according to Music Row. "I've always been in love with the storytelling of country music," Smith said. "I've dedicated my life to trying to figure out how to be a songwriter, and how to capture those same emotions that I felt as a kid growing up in this town. Country music shaped so much of my life." Smith tied the knot with surfer Leah Thompson in April 2024.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Conner Smith Nashville Car Accident Explained
Reports are circulating that country singer Conner Smith was part of a vehicular accident that resulted in the death of a 77-year-old pedestrian, and people want to know about the details. Smith is known for his studio album, Smoky Mountains, which came out in 2024. According to the authorities, Smith was driving the Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck that killed a 77-year-old woman in a crosswalk on a street in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2025. The local police shared a release that says that the victim, Dorothy Dobbins, was a resident of Nashville and that she was crossing the roadway inside a marked crosswalk on 3rd Avenue North at about 7:30 p.m. when the incident happened. Dobbins reportedly didn't live far from where the incident took place. She was subsequently taken to the Vanderbilt University Medical Center for treatment, but she passed away. As per the release mentioned above, 'The preliminary contributing factor for this crash appears to be Smith failing to yield the right of way to the pedestrian. He showed no signs of impairment.' Smith, 24, has been active in the music industry since 2021 and is currently signed to Big Machine Records' Valory label, through which he released Smoky Mountains. The album reached the 42nd spot on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart. It features 12 tracks, including hits such as 'Creek Will Rise' and 'I Hate Alabama.' Smith's wife, Leah Thompson, is a noted professional surfer. The local police have stated that the investigation into the incident is currently ongoing. At the time of this article's composition, no charges have been filed against Smith. In a statement, Smith's attorney expressed the singer's condolences to Dobbins' family. The statement reads, 'His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time. Mr. Smith continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation.' (via USA Today) The post Conner Smith Nashville Car Accident Explained appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
