Country singer Conner Smith’s been cited by Nashville police for a misdemeanour after a deadly crash on June 8 that killed 77-year-old Dorothy “Dot” Dobbins.
The woman was crossing 3rd Avenue North at Van Buren Street — right in the crosswalk — when Smith, driving his Chevy Silverado, hit her. No sign of drugs or distraction, according to police.
As per reports, Conner Smith stopped right there and tried to help until the medics arrived. Dobbins was rushed to Vanderbilt, but she didn’t make it.
In his statement, Conner Smith shared, “Four weeks ago, I was involved in a tragic vehicle accident that resulted in the loss of a life. Not a day has gone by that I haven’t grieved, prayed, and mourned for Ms. Dobbins and her family.”
He added, “My heart is broken in a way I’ve never experienced, and I still struggle to fully process the weight of it all.”
“Not a day has gone by that I haven’t grieved, prayed, and mourned for Ms. Dobbins and her family. My heart is broken in a way l’ve never experienced, and I still struggle to fully process the weight of it all.”
Conner Smith’s first public statement since the June accident in… pic.twitter.com/hoPn91uSLR
— Country Central (@CountryCentral) July 11, 2025
Conner Smith slapped with a misdemeanour charge
Conner Smith now has a court date for August 7. His lawyer says he’s thankful for the police investigation and has cooperated from the start. Smith also says he’s thinking of Dobbins’ family and wants to support efforts to make streets safer for pedestrians.
The country singer isn’t exactly unknown around Nashville. He played at CMA Fest the day before the crash, has been with Big Machine’s Valory Music Co. since 2019, and dropped his first album, “Smoky Mountains,” in January 2024 — the one with “Creek Will Rise,” which went gold.
After the crash, Dobbins’ neighbours weren’t about to let her death get swept under the rug. On June 12, a group of them spent hours helping pedestrians cross at that same spot, holding signs telling drivers to slow down and pay attention.
Joe Nuzzo, who runs the Historic Germantown Neighborhood Association, said the idea was to make sure “Dot’s death doesn’t go in vain.” The city’s already made a few changes: new signs marking the crosswalk, and they cleared out some plants that blocked drivers’ views.
Council Member Jacob Kupin brought up Dobbins’ death at a meeting, saying the area needs more support for safety, and not just there, but across all of Nashville.
Conner Smith misdemeanour charge: How did the fans react?
A fatal crash deserves full scrutiny, charges that feel light only deepen public distrust in the system.
— Sekani (@Sekanispace) July 11, 2025
The charge can change when he gets to court. His attorney will get him 6 months probation in district or something similar.
— Joshua Johnson (@SurnameAlmighty) July 11, 2025
Omoh
Hope he’s doing fine— Mr.Fuzz (@mztafuzz) July 11, 2025
