Country Singer Conner Smith Strikes and Kills Woman, 77, in Alleged Crosswalk Car Accident An attorney for Smith says he "continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation" By Rachel DeSantis Rachel DeSantis Rachel DeSantis is a senior writer on the music team at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2019, and her work has previously appeared in Entertainment Weekly and the New York Daily News. People Editorial Guidelines and Sarah Michaud Sarah Michaud Sarah Michaud is the senior news editor of PEOPLE's music vertical. She has been working at PEOPLE for 17 years. People Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 10, 2025 10:26AM EDT 257 Comments NEED TO KNOW Singer Conner Smith was driving a pickup truck when he allegedly struck and killed a woman on June 8The woman, 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins, was taken to the hospital, where she diedPolice said there are no charges at present against Smith Country singer Conner Smith was involved in a fatal car accident in Nashville over the weekend, as he allegedly struck and killed a woman walking in a crosswalk. Smith, 24, was driving a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on Sunday, June 8 when he hit Dorothy Dobbins, 77, as she crossed the roadway inside a marked crosswalk, according to a release shared by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. Dobbins, who police said lived near the scene, was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she later died. “The preliminary contributing factor for this crash appears to be Smith failing to yield the right of way to the pedestrian,” the release said. “He showed no signs of impairment.” An investigation into the accident is ongoing, and there are no charges “at present” against Smith, police said. Conner Smith at the ACM Awards in Texas in May 2024. Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty In a statement shared with PEOPLE, Smith’s attorney confirmed the “Creek Will Rise” singer was “involved in a car accident that tragically claimed a life.” “His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins’ family during this incredibly difficult time,” the statement said. “Mr. Smith continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation.” A source adds that the incident was an accident, and that Smith was neither under the influence nor distracted by his phone. Conner Smith in Nashville in November 2024. Jason Davis/Getty for BMLG Related Stories Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer Avoids Jail Time for Vehicular Manslaughter Charge Father Sues 71-Year-Old Driver Who Hit and Killed 10-Year-Old Elementary School Girl in a Crosswalk The incident took place on the final day of the annual CMA Fest, a four-day festival in Nashville that celebrates country music. Smith, who was born and raised in Nashville, is signed to Big Machine Records’ Valory label, and released his debut album Smoky Mountains last year. He’s opened for Luke Bryan on tour, and was nominated for New Male Artist of the Year at the 2024 ACM Awards. In April, he released the single “Country in the Clouds” with Dylan Marlowe, and is also featured on the Twisters soundtrack. He married surfer Leah Thompson in April 2024. Leave a Comment Read more: Celebrity Celebrity News Celebrity Tragedy