Country music singer Conner Smith is being charged with a misdemeanor after a 77-year-old woman was struck and killed in Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood.
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, the 24-year-old Smith is charged with failure to yield the right of way resulting in death, a Class A misdemeanor.
The MNPD Traffic Division issued Smith the citation on Thursday night, officials said.
According to investigators, Dorothy “Dot” Dobbins was crossing a street in a marked crosswalk on June 8 when she was hit by a truck.
Witnesses said Smith ran to help Dobbins until paramedics arrived. She was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she died.
Authorities said officers did not find any evidence of impairment or distracted driving by Smith.
Smith released a statement, which reads:
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.
Out of respect for everyone involved and to give space for grieving, I made the decision to step away from shows these past weeks. I have always found that making music and playing shows is a place of healing for me – but this moment, it was important for me to take time away.
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.
Psalm 91
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Smith’s lawyer also released a statement, confirming that “a misdemeanor state citation” had been issued to Smith.
“Conner is incredibly grateful to the MNPD for their time and efforts to carefully investigate this tragic accident, and he has continued to cooperate at all times,” said Worrick Robinson IV, Smith’s attorney. “His thoughts remain with Ms. Dobbins’ family, and he remains committed to honoring her memory with compassion by supporting efforts to improve pedestrian safety and help prevent future tragedies.”
According to the MNPD, Smith will appear to be booked for the citation on Aug. 7.
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