Nashville police share details of country singer Conner Smith’s fatal car crash
Artist Conner Smith is cooperating with authorities after a devastating car accident in Nashville Sunday night that left a 77-year-old woman dead.
Police say Smith, 24, was behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Silverado. He struck Dorothy Dobbins as she crossed 3rd Avenue North near Van Buren Street around 7:30 p.m.
Dobbins, a nearby resident, was reportedly in a marked crosswalk at the time. She was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she later died.
According to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, the initial investigation points to Smith failing to yield the right of way as the primary factor. However, they found no evidence that he was impaired or distracted during the crash. That means no alcohol, no drugs, and no phone in hand…just a heartbreaking lapse in yielding that turned deadly. As of now, no charges have been filed.
Conner Smith’s attorney said the singer is fully cooperating with investigators and expressed deep condolences to Dobbins’ family
A source close to the matter described the incident as tragic, emphasizing again that Smith was neither intoxicated nor distracted.
The crash occurred on the final evening of the city’s four-day CMA Fest. It’s a massive celebration that draws country music fans from across the country. Conner Smith, a Nashville native, has been riding a wave of rising fame. He released his debut album “Smoky Mountains” in 2024, toured with Luke Bryan, and earned a nomination for New Male Artist of the Year at this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards.
His recent projects include a collaboration with Dylan Marlowe and a feature on the “Twisters” movie soundtrack. Smith also recently got married to professional surfer Leah Thompson in April 2024, People shared.
Police are continuing to investigate, reviewing all available evidence and witness accounts. In the meantime, Smith remains out of custody and continues to assist authorities.
Conner Smith’s recent crash is a stark reminder that even a momentary failure to yield can carry devastating consequences, regardless of fame or intent.
