Misdemeanor Charge Against Country Singer Conner Smith Dropped In Fatal Pedestrian Accident
on Feb 19, 2026
Country Singer Conner Smith Involved In Fatal Pedestrian Accident
On June 8th, 2025, rising country star Conner Smith was driving a Chevrolet Silverado north on 3rd Avenue North in Nashville when he struck a 77-year-old pedestrian in a crosswalk.
The woman, later identified as Dorothy “Dot” Dobbins, was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and died of her injuries.
Conner Smith Charged With Misdemeanor
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department later revealed more details about the incident in a statement:
“The preliminary contributing factor for this crash appears to be Smith failing to yield the right of way to the pedestrian. He showed no signs of impairment.“
Worrick G. Robinson, an attorney representing Conner Smith, also released a statement on his client’s behalf at the time, saying:
“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.”
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department issued a misdemeanor state citation to Smith. A statement on the Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County website listed Smith’s charge as “Failure to Yield the Right of Way Resulting in Death,” a Class A misdemeanor. Smith appeared for booking on the citation on August 7th.
One month after the accident, Smith broke his silence in a statement released on social media. In it, he expressed heartbreak over Dobbins’ death and asked his followers to keep her family in their prayers.
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Misdemeanor Charge Dropped In Conner Smith’s Case
On Thursday (February 19), TMZ reported that the Davidson County District Attorney’s Office has dropped the misdemeanor citation at the request of the victim’s family.
Robinson issued a statement that reads:
“This devastating accident was a profound tragedy for the family of Dot Dobbins and the larger Germantown community. Over the past several months, Conner has been grateful for the opportunity to get to know Dot’s family personally and be able to voice his deep and sincere grief. While he is grateful that this legal chapter has concluded, he will continue to steadfastly lift her family up in prayer.”
Since the crash, the Nashville Department of Transportation put in place “yield-for-pedestrian” signs and rapid flashing beacons at the busy crosswalk.
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved in this horrible tragedy.
