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USA Today
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Conner Smith speaks out as he faces charges for crash that killed a 77-year-old woman
Smith, a Nashville-born country performer, was involved in a fatal pedestrian incident on June 8, 2025. Country singer Conner Smith is addressing his involvement in a crash that killed a 77-year-old Nashville woman, which has also led to a misdemeanor citation for Smith. "Four weeks ago, I was involved in a tragic vehicle accident that resulted in the loss of a life. Not a day has gone by that I haven't grieved, prayed, and mourned for Ms. Dobbins and her family," he wrote in a July 11 Instagram post. "My heart is broken in a way I've never experienced, and I still struggle to fully process the weight of it all." Smith made a request to his 205,000 followers: "I ask that you continue to lift the Dobbins family up in prayer by name, asking for God's peace to surround them each day." The Nashville-born artist performed at CMA Fest the day before the fatal incident, and he has not gone on stage since. "I have always found that making music and playing shows is a place of healing for me – but for this moment, it was important for me to take time away," he wrote. As he concluded the post, he continued, "I'm thankful to serve a God who is near to the brokenhearted, and I have leaned on Him every step of the way. Through tragedy, I have learned that God is more faithful than I could have ever known before." Smith has been affiliated with Big Machine's The Valory Music Co. label for five years and released his debut album, "Smoky Mountains," in January 2024. That recording contained a gold-selling top-20 radio hit, "Creek Will Rise." Smith was slated to be a special guest on dates of Luke Bryan's 2025 Country Song Came On Tour. What we know: Police release details of alleged fatal car accident Conner Smith receives misdemeanor citation for fatal pedestrian crash The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department issued a misdemeanor citation to Smith following the June 8 crash that killed Music City resident Dorothy "Dot" Dobbins, 77. Smith is scheduled to appear for booking on the citation on Aug. 7. "Conner is incredibly grateful to the MNPD for their time and efforts to carefully investigate this tragic accident and has continued to cooperate at all times," Smith's lawyer, Worrick G Robinson IV, said in a July 11 statement. "His thoughts remain with Ms. Dobbins' family, and he remains committed to honoring her memory with compassion by supporting efforts to improve pedestrian safety and help prevent future tragedies." Police have said there was no evidence that Smith was impaired or distracted while driving at the time. Nashville police said Dobbins was crossing at 3rd Avenue North near Van Buren Street in a marked crosswalk when Smith, who was driving his Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, struck the woman. Smith exited his vehicle after crashing into Dobbins to render aid until emergency personnel responded, per police. Dobbins was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she died. Nashville neighbors advocate for safer crosswalk On June 12, Dobbins' neighbors spent six hours at the crosswalk where the incident occurred, escorting every passing pedestrian and cyclist as they crossed the street. The Tennessean, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported that the residents were carrying signs urging motorists to yield. Joe Nuzzo, the president of the Historic Germantown Neighborhood Association, said the neighbors who organized the crosswalk event wanted to not "let Dot's death go in vain." A few actions have been taken to make crossing Third Avenue safer. New signage on the road identifies the crosswalk, and foliage from the roadside that blocked a driver's view of incoming pedestrians has also been removed. Metro Council Member Jacob Kupin, who represents Germantown in District 19, addressed Dobbins' death during a special council meeting the day before. "This is an area where we've been advocating for additional support," Kupin told council members on June 10. "I know (the Nashville Department of Transportation is) working on that, and I know I don't have to tell the folks in this room that we have so many areas in our district and our city that are working well and so many more that need work." Contributing: KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY
New York Post
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Country singer Conner Smith cancels shows as he faces misdemeanor in fatal Nashville crash
In the wake of a tragic accident that left a 77-year-old woman dead, rising country music star Conner Smith has been issued a misdemeanor citation for failure to yield, resulting in a fatality. The 24-year-old artist, who was behind the wheel during the deadly Nashville crash in June, took to social media to break his silence as he grieved and mourned the loss of Dorothy Dobbins. Advertisement 'Four weeks ago, I was involved in a tragic vehicle accident that resulted in the loss of a life,' Smith penned in an Instagram post on July 11. 'Not a day has gone by that I haven't grieved, prayed, and mourned for Ms. Dobbins and her family.' The 'Creek Will Rise' singer leaned on his faith as he expressed the emotional toll of the accident. 'My heart is broken in a way I've never experienced, and I still struggle to fully process the weight of it all,' he wrote. 'I ask that you continue to lift the Dobbins family up in prayer by name, asking for God's peace to surround them each day.' 3 Country music singer Conner Smith took to social media after the Nashville car crash he was in last month, which killed Dorothy Dobbins. Getty Images for Big Machine Label Group Advertisement In the aftermath of the accident, Smith made the decision to cancel multiple shows in Ohio. He explained that he needed time to grieve and focus on his emotional well-being. While he pointed out that performing has often served as a source of healing for him, he acknowledged that this moment required him to take a step back. 'Out of respect for everyone involved and to give space for grieving, I made the decision to step away from shows these past few weeks. I have always found that making music and playing shows is a place of healing for me – but for this moment, it was important for me to take time away. 3 'My heart is broken in a way I've never experienced, and I still struggle to fully process the weight of it all,' Smith wrote. 'I ask that you continue to lift the Dobbins family up in prayer by name.' Getty Images for Big Machine Label Group Advertisement Smith, who has been open about his faith and how it's shaped his response to the tragedy, continued to reflect on how God's presence has helped him through this difficult time. 'I'm thankful to serve a God who is near to the brokenhearted, and I have leaned on Him every step of the way,' Smith wrote. 'Through tragedy, I have learned that God is more faithful than I could have ever known before.' The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) issued Smith a misdemeanor citation Thursday for failure to yield, resulting in a fatality. 3 Smith cancelled his shows in Ohio to grieve and focus on his emotional well-being following the crash. Getty Images for Stagecoach Advertisement Smith's attorney released a statement to Fox News Digital, expressing the country singer's deep gratitude for the MNPD's careful investigation. The statement additionally highlighted Smith's ongoing commitment to supporting Dobbins' family while working to prevent future tragedies. 'Conner is incredibly grateful to the MNPD for their time and efforts to carefully investigate this tragic accident and has continued to cooperate at all times,' the statement read. 'His thoughts remain with Ms. Dobbins' family, and he remains committed to honoring her memory with compassion by supporting efforts to improve pedestrian safety and help prevent future tragedies.' Last month, Smith struck and killed Dobbins, who was crossing the street near her home when the incident occurred. He was driving a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck when he hit the elderly woman as she was crossing the street in downtown Nashville, according to a press release shared by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department at the time. Dobbins was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she died.
Fox News
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Rising country star cancels multiple shows to grieve after facing misdemeanor charge in deadly Nashville crash
In the wake of a tragic accident that left a 77-year-old woman dead, rising country music star Conner Smith has been issued a misdemeanor citation for failure to yield, resulting in a fatality. The 24-year-old artist, who was behind the wheel during the deadly Nashville crash in June, took to social media to break his silence as he grieved and mourned the loss of Dorothy Dobbins. "Four weeks ago, I was involved in a tragic vehicle accident that resulted in the loss of a life," Smith penned in an Instagram post on July 11. "Not a day has gone by that I haven't grieved, prayed, and mourned for Ms. Dobbins and her family." The "Creek Will Rise" singer leaned on his faith as he expressed the emotional toll of the accident. "My heart is broken in a way I've never experienced, and I still struggle to fully process the weight of it all," he wrote. "I ask that you continue to lift the Dobbins family up in prayer by name, asking for God's peace to surround them each day." In the aftermath of the accident, Smith made the decision to cancel multiple shows in Ohio. He explained that he needed time to grieve and focus on his emotional well-being. While he pointed out that performing has often served as a source of healing for him, he acknowledged that this moment required him to take a step back. "Out of respect for everyone involved and to give space for grieving, I made the decision to step away from shows these past few weeks. I have always found that making music and playing shows is a place of healing for me – but for this moment, it was important for me to take time away. Smith, who has been open about his faith and how it's shaped his response to the tragedy, continued to reflect on how God's presence has helped him through this difficult time. "I'm thankful to serve a God who is near to the brokenhearted, and I have leaned on Him every step of the way," Smith wrote. "Through tragedy, I have learned that God is more faithful than I could have ever known before." The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) issued Smith a misdemeanor citation Thursday for failure to yield, resulting in a fatality. Smith's attorney released a statement to Fox News Digital, expressing the country singer's deep gratitude for the MNPD's careful investigation. The statement additionally highlighted Smith's ongoing commitment to supporting Dobbins' family while working to prevent future tragedies. "Conner is incredibly grateful to the MNPD for their time and efforts to carefully investigate this tragic accident and has continued to cooperate at all times," the statement read. "His thoughts remain with Ms. Dobbins' family, and he remains committed to honoring her memory with compassion by supporting efforts to improve pedestrian safety and help prevent future tragedies." Last month, Smith struck and killed Dobbins, who was crossing the street near her home when the incident occurred. He was driving a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck when he hit the elderly woman as she was crossing the street in downtown Nashville, according to a press release shared by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department at the time. Dobbins was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she died.
Perth Now
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Conner Smith breaks silence following fatal accident
Conner Smith's "heart is broken" after he was involved in a fatal accident. The 24-year-old country singer's pickup truck struck 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins as she walked on a marked crosswalk in Nashville on 8 June and she later died in hospital, and Conner admitted he is still struggling to process the tragedy. He said in a statement shared to Instagram: "Four weeks ago, I was involved in a tragic vehicle accident that resulted in the loss of a life. Not a day has gone by that I haven't grieved, prayed, and mourned for Ms. Dobbins and her family. "My heart is broken in a way I've never experienced, and I still struggle to fully process the weight of it all. "I ask that you continue to lift the Dobbins family up in prayer by name, asking for God's peace to surround them each day.' Conner - who received a misdemeanour state citation for failure to yield resulting in a fatality as a result of the tragedy - noted it was important for him to show respect by stepping away from performing over the last few weeks. He wrote: 'Out of respect for everyone involved and to give space for grieving, I made the decision to step away from shows these past few weeks. 'I have always found that making music and playing shows is a place of healing for me – but for this moment, it was important for me to take time away.' The Creek Will Rise singer ended his statement with a reference to Biblical scripture Psalm 91. He wrote: "I'm thankful to serve a God who is near to the brokenhearted, and I have leaned on Him every step of the way. Through tragedy, I have learned that God is more faithful than I could have ever known before.' A source recently noted the misdemeanour charge, rather than a felony, underscored a lack of criminal intent and said Conner is "encouraged" by the improvements Nashville authorities have made at the scene of the accident, including removing a tree that obstructed the view of the crosswalk, marking the area more clearly, and adding multiple signs. The insider also told People magazine the Creek Will Rise hitmaker "respects" the local community's support for Dorothy and her family, and the ongoing push for safety improvements. Following the accident, which happened on the last night of the four-day CMA Fest, police confirmed Conner showed "no signs of impairment" but the preliminary contributing factor to the fatal accident was the I Hate Alabama singer's failure to give the pedestrian the right of way.
Metro
11-07-2025
- Metro
Country star Conner Smith charged after knocking down and killing woman, 77
Country music star Conner Smith has been formally charged after hitting and killing an elderly woman with his car. Last month, 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins was out walking her dog on a Sunday evening in Nashville, Tennessee, when Smith allegedly failed to give way in his Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck at a pedestrian crossing in Nashville, Tennessee. After the incident, shortly after 7:30pm, Dobbins was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Centre. Smith, 24, known for Creek Will Rise and Steal My Thunder, stopped at the scene, and police said he 'showed no signs of impairment'. Cops confirmed at the time that an investigation was 'ongoing,' but it has now been confirmed that Smith has been charged with a Class A misdemeanour. According to a statement released by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department today, Smith's official charge is Failure to Yield the Right of Way Resulting in Death. After being issued a misdemeanour state citation, he is to appear for booking on August 7. Since Smith has been charged with a misdemeanour rather than a felony, this means he may be punishable by a lower fine or shorter prison sentence. Smith's attorney, Worrick G. Robinson IV, told TMZ: 'Conner is incredibly grateful to the MNPD for their time and efforts to carefully investigate this tragic accident and has continued to cooperate at all times. 'His thoughts remain with Ms. Dobbins' family, and he remains committed to honouring her memory with compassion by supporting efforts to improve pedestrian safety and help prevent future tragedies.' Smith also took to Instagram with a statement: 'Four weeks ago, I was involved in a tragic vehicle accident that resulted in the loss of a life. Not a day has gone by that I haven't grieved, prayed, and mourned for Ms. Dobbins and her family. 'My heart is broken in a way I've never experienced, and I still struggle to fully process the weight of it all. I ask that you continue to lift the Dobbins family up in prayer by name, asking for God's peace to surround them each day.' He continued: 'Out of respect for everyone involved and to give space for grieving, I made the decision to step away from shows these past few weeks. I have always found that making music and playing shows is a place of healing for me, but for this moment, it was important for me to take time away.' 'I'm thankful to serve a God who is near to the brokenhearted, and I have leaned on Him every step of the way,' Smith concluded. 'Through tragedy, I have learned that God is more faithful than I could have ever known before.' Last month, Smith's legal team confirmed to People that the singer was 'involved in a car accident that tragically claimed a life', again echoing his remorse. 'His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time,' a statement said. 'Mr. Smith continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation.' Smith is a country singer who was born and raised in the city, where he lives with his surfer wife, Leah Thompson, whom he married last April. He first came to fame in 2021 when his song I Hate Alabama went viral on TikTok and led to him signing with Big Machine Records, Taylor Swift's former label. More Trending The artist went on to have huge success with his single Creek Will Rise, which was released in 2023 and has over 62million streams on Spotify. His debut solo studio album was released in January 2024 and titled Smoky Mountains. After the release of this album, his single Creek Will Rise became the first-ever number one on the UK Country Airplay chart. Smith has toured with Luke Bryan and featured on the Twisters soundtrack with his song Country in the Clouds, which he created with Dylan Marlowe. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: What is the 'Superman curse' and why has it made the role so hard to cast? MORE: 00s rocker gets first-ever mobile phone for 50th birthday MORE: Music festival cancelled after huge outcry over Kanye West headlining
