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40 minutes ago
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Conner Smith speaks out after tragic car accident that left 1 dead
Country singer Conner Smith is breaking his silence after police said he was involved in a tragic car accident over the weekend that killed one person. According to a media release from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, Smith, 24, was driving a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on Sunday night in Nashville, traveling northbound on 3rd Avenue North, as Dorothy Dobbins, 77, was crossing the roadway. "It appears that she was inside a marked crosswalk when she was struck around 7:30 p.m.," police said, referring to Dobbins. "Dobbins, who lived nearby, was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where she died." "The preliminary contributing factor for this crash appears to be Smith failing to yield to the right of way to the pedestrian," police added. "He showed no signs of impairment. There are no charges at present as the investigation continues." Sources close to the investigation say that Smith was released right away at the scene. Worrick G. Robinson, an attorney for the "Creek Will Rise" singer, shared a statement with "Good Morning America" on behalf of Smith, which read, "On June 8th, Mr. Smith was involved in a car accident that tragically claimed a life." Robinson continued, "His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time. Mr. Smith continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation." Smith, who is from Nashville, performed Saturday afternoon at CMA Fest, which took place in Downtown Nashville from June 5-8.
Yahoo
4 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Country singer Conner Smith fatally strikes 77-year-old woman with his truck in crosswalk, police say
Country singer Conner Smith was involved in a car accident in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday night that left a 77-year-old woman dead, police said. Smith was driving his Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on Third Avenue North when he struck Dorothy Dobbins as she was walking in a crosswalk around 7:30 p.m. CT, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said in a news release. Dobbins, who lived nearby, was taken to a hospital, where she died. Smith's attorney confirmed to The Tennessean that the 24-year-old 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," attorney Worrick G. Robinson said. Authorities said preliminary findings indicate that Smith failed to yield the right of way to the pedestrian. He did not show any signs of impairment, police said. No charges have been filed. Smith, a Nashville native, is signed to Big Machine Records' Valory label. He released his debut studio album, "Smoky Mountains," last year. This article was originally published on
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Country singer involved in pedestrian crash that killed 77-year-old woman
Country singer Conner Smith, 24, is accused of striking and killing a 77-year-old woman on a crosswalk in Nashville, Tennessee. Dorothy Dobbins died after she was hit by a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, driven by Smith, around 7:30 Sunday night, according to a release from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. Dobbins was hit while crossing the road inside a marked crosswalk on 3rd Avenue North near Van Buren Street. She was brought to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where she died, police said. Authorities believe Smith failed to stop for Dobbins. The singer did not appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, nor was he distracted by his phone. Smith's attorney confirmed to PEOPLE 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,' the statement read. 'Mr. Smith continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation.' No charges have been filed as the investigation is ongoing. Smith first emerged in 2021 when his song 'I Hate Alabama' went viral on TikTok. He's since released four songs to country radio, including the Top 20 hit 'Creek Will Rise.' His debut album, 'Smoky Mountains,' was released in January 2024. Country singer fulfills young fan's unusual request: 'Well this was a first' 'I need a break': Country star taking time to 'figure out what's next' Country music star's wife has had it with IVF treatments after 'hellacious' side effects Major country music star plays first show in year after series of surgeries 'Our hearts are shattered': Country star's husband dies at 72 from mouth cancer Read the original article on MassLive.
NBC News
6 hours ago
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- NBC News
Country singer Conner Smith fatally strikes 77-year-old woman with his truck in crosswalk, police say
Country singer Conner Smith was involved in a car accident in Nashville Sunday night that left a 77-year-old woman dead, police said. Smith was driving his Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on 3rd Avenue North when he struck Dorothy Dobbins as she was walking in a crosswalk, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said in a news release. The accident happened around 7:30 p.m. CT. Dobbins, who lived nearby, was taken to the hospital, where she died. Smith's attorney confirmed to The Tennessean that the 24-year-old 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," attorney Worrick G. Robinson said. Authorities said preliminary findings indicate that Smith failed to yield the right of way to the pedestrian. He did not show any signs of impairment, police said. No charges have been filed. Smith, a Nashville native, is signed to Big Machine Records' Valory label. He released his debut studio album "Smoky Mountains" last year.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Conner Smith, 24-year-old singer kills an elderly woman in Nashville, police confirm charges
Country singer Conner Smith's weekend went from CMA Fest spotlight to police investigation real fast, and no, this is not a dramatic plot twist from a Netflix country soap. It is real life, and it is tragic. What exactly Conner Smith did? The 24-year-old, who was just soaking in the limelight at the 2025 CMA Fest, is now at the centre of a fatal accident probe. Smith was reportedly behind the wheel of a pickup truck that struck and killed 77-year-old pedestrian Dorothy Dobbins on June 8 in Nashville. Authorities confirmed that Dobbins was walking inside a clearly marked crosswalk when the crash occurred. Country singer Conner Smith was involved in a fatal accident, reportedly killing 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins in Nashville on June 8, 2025. Smith's pickup truck struck Dobbins in a crosswalk. No charges have been filed as investigations continue. The 77-year-old lady died! She was rushed to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, but sadly did not survive. According to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, the preliminary cause of the accident is Smith's failure to yield the right of way. Let that sink in, a beloved country boy, fresh off the stage, is now being investigated for a traffic violation that ended someone's life. No alcohol. No drugs. Just a deadly lapse in judgement. And while Smith is not currently facing charges, the investigation is far from over. Conner Smith's statement One day after the tragedy, his lawyer, Worrick G. Robinson, tried to patch the bleeding with a carefully worded statement. Robinson said that Smith is 'deeply saddened' by the incident and is keeping the victim's family in his thoughts. He also confirmed that Smith is 'fully cooperating' with authorities as the investigation continues. Conner Smith at CMA fest The tragic twist came just hours after Smith was riding high from performing at CMA Fest—his dream stage moment, no less. In a TikTok interview posted on June 9, Smith had gushed about watching country icons on that same stage as a teen. Now, that feel-good moment is clouded by a very public and painful reality check. #ConnorSmith was sooooo good 👍 ❤️🎶🎸🎹 TY #CMAfest for providing ADA access. Wouldn't have been able to see these wonderful bands without this available for our medical alert service dog. #CMAfest2025 Fans remember Smith for his viral hit I Hate Alabama and his 2024 debut album Smoky Mountains. He also made headlines last year when he tied the knot with surfer Leah Thompson. But today, the headlines are haunting. As the investigation unfolds, one thing is clear: even the biggest dream can be jolted by one moment of real-life tragedy.
