Conner Smith: Country star involved in a fatal accident

Conner Smith (24) was involved in a fatal accident. The country singer ran over a pedestrian in Nashville. This was announced by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department on Monday. The woman was taken to a hospital. There she died of the consequences of the accident.

The accident victim is said to be a 77-year-old woman named Dorothy Dobbins. According to the message, she crossed the street at around 7:30 p.m. local time on a crosswalk. Conner Smith recorded her with his Chevrolet Silverado pickup.

“The preliminary cause of the accident seems to be that Smith did not give the pedestrian the descent,” says the announcement. Since the investigation is ongoing, there is still no charge against the singer, according to the police.

Conner Smith’s lawyer confirmed that his client was involved in the accident. “His sympathy applies to Ms. Dobbins’ family in this incredibly difficult time,” says the statement. And: “Mr. Smith continues to cooperate in full in the ongoing investigations.”

According to a source that “People” quotes, Conner Smith is not said to have been under the influence of alcohol or drugs. He is also not said to have been distracted by his smartphone.

The accident happened during the CMA Fest at the weekend. The scene in Nashville is celebrating at this festival for over four days.

Conner Smith was born in the stronghold of country music. He became known for the first time in 2021 when his song “I hate alabama” went viral at Tikkok. In 2024 he was nominated as the best newcomer at the ACM Awards, one of the most important prices in the music direction. In the same year he published his debut album “Smoky Mountains”.