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Country singer Conner Smith struck a pedestrian while driving in Nashville June 8, according to local authorities. The woman later died in a hospital.
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Conner Smith is at the center of an ongoing investigation.
The country artist was behind the wheel of a pickup truck that struck a pedestrian June 8 in Nashville, according to a press release from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
The 77-year-old victim, identified as Dorothy Dobbins, appeared to be walking inside a marked crosswalk when the incident occurred, according to authorities. She was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she died shortly thereafter.
Authorities listed the preliminary contributing factor for the fatal accident as Smith’s failure to yield the right of way to Dobbins, noting in the release that the 24-year-old showed “no signs of impairment.” No charges have been filed in the case.
One day after the tragedy, Smith’s attorney addressed the matter on behalf of the musician.
“On June 8th, Mr. Smith was involved in a car accident that tragically claimed a life,” Worrick G. Robinson said in a statement to E! News. “His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins’ family during this incredibly difficult time.”
Robinson added, “Mr. Smith continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation.”
Smith first rose to prominence in 2021 with his viral single “I Hate Alabama” and released his debut album Smoky Mountains in 2024. Earlier in the weekend, he performed at the 2025 CMA Fest in Nashville, describing the event as a career highlight.
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“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 said in an interview with American Songwriter posted on their TikTok 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.”
Smith, who wed surfer Leah Thompson in April 2024, added that having his loved ones present made the performance all the more memorable.
“We always have family and friends out here as well,” he continued, calling the gig “a really special moment.”
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