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Nation artist Conner Smith was concerned in a deadly automotive accident in Nashville over the weekend, as he reportedly struck and killed a lady strolling in a crosswalk.
In keeping with a press launch from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Division, the singer was behind the wheel of a pickup truck on June 8 when the incident occurred.
Conner Smith performs on the Chevy Riverfront stage throughout day three of CMA Fest 2025 at Riverfront Park on June 7, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Picture by Danielle Del Valle/Getty Photographs)
The 77-year-old sufferer — recognized as Dorothy Dobbins — gave the impression to be strolling inside a marked crosswalk when the accident happened.
She was taken to Vanderbilt College Medical Heart and pronounced lifeless not lengthy after.
“The preliminary contributing factor for this crash appears to be Smith failing to yield the right of way to the pedestrian,” the press launch reads. “He showed no signs of impairment.”
An investigation into the accident is ongoing and there aren’t any expenses “at present” towards Smith, the police added.
Conner Smith performs throughout Huge Machine Label Group x CMA Fest 2025 at Lainey Wilsonâs Bell Bottoms Up on June 7, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Picture by Terry Wyatt/Getty Photographs for Huge Machine Label Group)
Smith himself has not but commented on this tragedy.
Nonetheless, a lawyer for the artist mentioned the next late on Monday:
“On June eighth, Mr. Smith was concerned in a automotive accident that tragically claimed a life. His coronary heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins’ household throughout this extremely tough time.
“Mr. Smith continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation.”
Conner Smith performs on the T-Cellular Mane Stage in the course of the 2025 Stagecoach Competition on April 27, 2025 in Indio, California. (Picture by Frazer Harrison/Getty Photographs for Stagecoach)
Smith first rose to fame in 2021 along with his viral monitor “I Hate Alabama,” releasing his debut album (Smoky Mountains) in 2024.
Earlier within the weekend, he carried out on the 2025 CMA Fest in Nashville, admitting on social media that the occasion was a profession spotlight.
“I just remember coming down here and watching people on that stage and dreaming about it, and looking up to the guys on that stage,” he mentioned in an interview with American Songwriter posted on its TikTok web page June 9.
“And then when you get to be up there and see people come in and pack out that lawn for you, it feels really cool.”
Conner Smith attends NBC’s Opry 100: A Stay Celebration at The Grand Ole Opry on March 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Picture by Terry Wyatt/Getty Photographs)
Smith is a Nashville native who’s married to surfer Leah Thompson.
He has opened for Luke Bryan on tour and was nominated for New Male Artist of the Yr on the 2024 ACM Awards.
In April, he launched the one “Country in the Clouds” with Dylan Marlowe; and can be featured on the Twisters soundtrack.
Our hearts exit to the buddies, members of the family and family members of Dorothy Dobbins. Could she relaxation in peace.
