Country Singer Conner Smith Kills Elderly Pedestrian Nashville Crosswalk

Country singer Conner Smith, 24, was involved in a fatal accident in Nashville when he struck 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins as she crossed a marked crosswalk. Police reports indicate Smith, driving a Chevrolet Silverado, failed to yield the right of way, although he showed no signs of impairment or distraction. Dobbins was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she later died from her injuries. Smith's attorney expressed condolences to Dobbins' family and confirmed that Smith is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation. Smith, a Nashville native who gained fame with his 2021 viral hit "I Hate Alabama" and was nominated for New Male Artist of the Year at the 2024 ACM Awards, has not been charged as the investigation continues. The incident occurred on the last day of the annual CMA Fest, a significant country music event in Nashville.