Country star Conner Smith was in a car accident, a pedestrian died
10 june 2025 в 20:13
Conner Smith gradually became known in the world of country music after the release of his 2021 single, which went viral on TikTok under the title «I Hate Alabama». After this, his success expanded. But after the CMA festival in June 2025, the artist «Creek Will Rise» reportedly was involved in a car accident, resulting in the death of an elderly pedestrian.
Here are five facts about Smith.
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Smith also grew up in this famous city. He is now 24 years old.
Smith went viral on TikTok thanks to his 2021 single «I Hate Alabama», - in which the atmosphere of the University of Alabama is criticized, but as Smith himself explained, the song is actually about a relationship breakup.
«We really tried to remember that. If this song was just about football, we would never have recorded it», - the singer said, referring to TheTuscaloosaNews.com in 2021. «It doesn’t make sense; it’s just absurd. Just rejecting an entire state or an entire city is not our goal at all. This song is about love, it’s a song about a broken heart, and it’s just focused around college».
Reacting to the attention his song received, Smith said he was «a little excited», - calling it a «diamond in the rough».
«We thought this song could be really special», - he added. «I think the magic of this song is that at the end of the day, it’s a compliment to Alabama. … Then you get to the chorus and realize it’s not about football at all. As a songwriter, it’s the perfect chorus».
Inspired by his mother, Jennifer Vickery Smith, Smith was inspired to enter the world of country music as she interviewed artists as part of her work.
Smith has been married to his wife, surfer Lee Thompson, since April 2024.
According to a press release from the Nashville Metropolitan Police, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was struck and killed by a car. Her name was Dorothy Dobbins. The police reported that «preliminary investigation revealed that the Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, driven by 24-year-old Conner Smith, was traveling north on 3rd Avenue North when Dobbins was crossing the road».
«It appears she was in a crosswalk when she was struck around 7:30 p.m»., - the release stated. «Dobbins, who lived nearby, was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she died. A contributing factor to this accident appears to be that Smith did not yield to the pedestrian. He showed no signs of impairment. There are currently no charges as the investigation continues».
Smith’s lawyer confirmed that his client was «involved in a car accident that tragically took a life», - according to a statement obtained by People.
«His heart goes out to Mrs. Dobbins' family at this incredibly difficult time», - the statement read. «Mr. Smith continues to fully cooperate with the ongoing investigation»
Here are five facts about Smith.
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Smith also grew up in this famous city. He is now 24 years old.
Smith went viral on TikTok thanks to his 2021 single «I Hate Alabama», - in which the atmosphere of the University of Alabama is criticized, but as Smith himself explained, the song is actually about a relationship breakup.
«We really tried to remember that. If this song was just about football, we would never have recorded it», - the singer said, referring to TheTuscaloosaNews.com in 2021. «It doesn’t make sense; it’s just absurd. Just rejecting an entire state or an entire city is not our goal at all. This song is about love, it’s a song about a broken heart, and it’s just focused around college».
Reacting to the attention his song received, Smith said he was «a little excited», - calling it a «diamond in the rough».
«We thought this song could be really special», - he added. «I think the magic of this song is that at the end of the day, it’s a compliment to Alabama. … Then you get to the chorus and realize it’s not about football at all. As a songwriter, it’s the perfect chorus».
Inspired by his mother, Jennifer Vickery Smith, Smith was inspired to enter the world of country music as she interviewed artists as part of her work.
Smith has been married to his wife, surfer Lee Thompson, since April 2024.
According to a press release from the Nashville Metropolitan Police, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was struck and killed by a car. Her name was Dorothy Dobbins. The police reported that «preliminary investigation revealed that the Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, driven by 24-year-old Conner Smith, was traveling north on 3rd Avenue North when Dobbins was crossing the road».
«It appears she was in a crosswalk when she was struck around 7:30 p.m»., - the release stated. «Dobbins, who lived nearby, was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she died. A contributing factor to this accident appears to be that Smith did not yield to the pedestrian. He showed no signs of impairment. There are currently no charges as the investigation continues».
Smith’s lawyer confirmed that his client was «involved in a car accident that tragically took a life», - according to a statement obtained by People.
«His heart goes out to Mrs. Dobbins' family at this incredibly difficult time», - the statement read. «Mr. Smith continues to fully cooperate with the ongoing investigation»
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