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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Country music star charged with misdemeanor in fatal crash
Country music singer Conner Smith is facing a charge after being involved in a fatal crash on June 8 in Nashville, according to a statement from the city's police department on Thursday. Smith, who is 24, drove a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck into pedestrian Dorothy Dobbins, 77, police wrote. He is being charged with Failure to Yield the Right of Way Resulting in a Death, a Class A misdemeanor. He was also issued a state misdemeanor citation, police wrote. Dobbins was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk when she was hit by Smith's truck, police said. After she was hit, Smith ran to her to render aid until Nashville Fire Department paramedics arrived. Dobbins was rushed to a local hospital, where she died, police wrote. Officers found no evidence of impairment or distracted driving. Smith released a statement on his Instagram page on Friday expressing remorse over the crash. 'Four weeks ago, I was involved in a tragic vehicle accident that resulted in the loss of a life,' he wrote. '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 of the weight of it all.' Smith continued that he has stepped away from performing the 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 met to take time away.' He referenced Psalm 91 from the Bible as he signed his message. Smith rose to prominence in 2022 with hits like 'I Hate Alabama,' 'Learn From It,' and 'Take it Slow.' Since then he has received a nomination for New Male Artist of the Year from the Academy of Country Music and recently released an album called 'The Storyteller.' Popular 2000s country artist loses younger brother in Texas floods Country singer 'in a bit of shock' after losing 2 family members on same day Legendary classic rock band cancels penultimate ever gig because of illness R&B icon slams 'misconception' she's 'too important to care' about being late Pop band's lead guitarist almost lost all his money after group's breakup Read the original article on MassLive.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Country singer Conner Smith charged after deadly car accident with elderly pedestrian
Country star Conner Smith has been charged after he struck and killed an elderly woman with his vehicle on the night of Sunday, June 8. The 24-year-old singer hit a woman identified as Dorothy Dobbins, 77, with his Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck in Nashville. Smith — who is signed to a subsidiary of Big Machine Records, Taylor Swift's old label — hit Dobbins when she was walking in a marked crosswalk. Dobbins was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and died there, according to police, who noted that she lived near the crosswalk where Smith hit her. According to a statement released by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department on July 10 Smith has been charged with Failure to Yield the Right of Way Resulting in Death (a Class A misdemeanor). Smith has been issued a misdemeanor state citation. He is to appear for booking on the citation on August 7. Country star Conner Smith has been charged after he struck and killed an elderly woman with his vehicle on the night of Sunday, June 8; Smith is pictured in November 2024 in Nashville, Tenn. As a misdemeanor instead of a felony, the charge underscores a lack of criminal intent, a source noted to TMZ. Smith's attorney, Worrick G. Robinson IV told the publication: '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 honoring her memory with compassion by supporting efforts to improve pedestrian safety and help prevent future tragedies.' Smith posted a statement to Instagram which read: '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.' '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. Through tragedy, I have learned that God is more faithful than I could have ever known before.' Sources said Smith was 'not under the influence or distracted by his phone at the time of the crash.' They added Smith 'is encouraged by Nashville's efforts to improve safety at the crosswalk where the accident occurred, because since the incident, multiple signs have been installed to clearly indicate the crosswalk for both drivers and pedestrians, and a tree that had significantly obstructed the view of the crosswalk has been removed.' TMZ first reported that Smith had allegedly struck and killed Dobbins. Sources at the scene added that police quickly released the singer as he allegedly didn't show signs of obvious impairment The deadly incident occurred on the final day of CMA Fest 2025 in Nashville's Riverfront Park. Smith had performed at the festival on its Chevy Riverfront stage on Saturday, June 7, the day before the crash. Smith is a recording artist for Big Machine Records' sub-label Valory. He's best known for the viral hit I Hate Alabama, which was released in late 2021 and became a sensation with TikTok users. Buzz from the song led to his record deal, which he inaugurated with his 2022 EP Didn't Go Too Far. His 2023 singles Take It Slow and Creek Will Rise have both been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and the latter run also became a top-20 hit on Billboard's US Country Airplay chart.
