Rising Country Singer Cancels Concert After Fatally Striking Woman With His Truck

Thanks to the popularity of social media platforms like TikTok, Conner Smith found his way into country music. Releasing songs like “I Hate Alabama”, it happened to go viral on the platform, bringing a great deal of popularity to Smith. Using that momentum, the country singer kicked off a career that included the album Smoky Mountains. He also took the stage recently at the CMA Fest. But while focused on his career in country music, Smith canceled all upcoming performances and concerts after his involvement in a car incident that sadly killed an elderly woman.

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According to reports, the fatal incident took place on Sunday, June 8th. Driving through Nashville around 7:30 p.m. in his Chevy Silverado, Smith apparently hit 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins as she tried to walk across the street. Obeying local traffic laws, Dobbins didn’t cross the street illegally but found the nearby crosswalk. 

First responders rushed to the scene to administer aid to Dobbins, transporting her to a nearby hospital. But sadly, she passed away shortly after. With authorities investigating the crash, no action was taken against Conner Smith at this time. Not giving away too many details, Smith’s attorney wrote, “On June 8th, Mr. Smith was involved in a car accident that tragically claimed a life. His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins’ family during this incredibly difficult time. Mr. Smith continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation.”

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Conner Smith Grateful For The “Continued Support”

For now, Smith decided to take a break from the spotlight, canceling all upcoming performances, festival appearances, and shows. “As Conner Smith takes time to privately process recent events, he will unfortunately not be performing in Akron on June 20. We appreciate your understanding and continued support during this difficult time.”

Already scheduled to perform at the Buckeye Country Superfest in just a few days, organizers moved to replace the singer with Vincent Mason. 

As for the fatal incident, early reports suggested that Smith was not under the influence and was not using his phone at the time. But with Dobbins passing away, the country singer remained focused on cooperating with local law enforcement.

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