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  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Conner Smith will not face charges is relation to a fatal car accident

    The 25-year-old country singer's pickup truck struck 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins as she walked on a marked crosswalk in Nashville on 8 June last year and she later died in hospital, but it has now been confirmed that no further legal action will be taken.


    Conner's lawyer, Worrick G. Robinson, told People magazine: "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."

    The Davidson County District Attorney's Office told TMZ and WZTV that Conner's misdemeanor citation was withdrawn at the request of Dorothy's family.

    Following the tragedy, Conner dec lared his "heart [was] broken".

    He said in a statement shared to Instagram: "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.

    "My heart is broken in a way I've never experienced, and I still struggle to fully process the weight of it all.

    "I ask that you continue to lift the Dobbins family up in prayer by name, asking for God's peace to surround them each day."

    Conner noted it was important for him to show respect by stepping away from performing over the last few weeks.

    He wrote: "Out of respect for everyone involved and to give space for grieving, I made the decision to step away from shows these past few weeks.

    "I have always found that making music and playing shows is a place of healing for me - but for this moment, it was important for me to take time away."

    The Creek Will Rise singer ended his statement with a reference to Biblical scripture Psalm 91.

    He wrote: "I'm thankful to serve a God who is near to the brokenhearted, and I have leaned on Him every step of the way. Through tragedy, I have learned that God is more faithful than I could have ever known before."

    Following the accident, which happened on the last night of the four-day CMA Fest, police confirmed Conner showed "no signs of impairment" but the preliminary contributing factor to the tragedy was the I Hate Alabama singer's failure to give the pedestrian the right of way.

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