Country Singer Conner Smith Shared a Post Featuring His Car 7 Months Before Allegedly Killing Woman in Crosswalk

One of the artist’s vehicles appeared in a charity post months before he was involved in a deadly pedestrian crash.

In October 2024, Conner Smith, 24, promoted a breast cancer fundraiser by posing in front of a black truck. Months later, his Chevrolet Silverado pickup was reportedly involved in a fatal incident that ended the life of a pedestrian in Nashville, Tennessee.

The accident occurred on June 8, 2025, around 7:30 p.m. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department indicated that the rising country star, who was driving his pickup truck north on 3rd Avenue North near Van Buren Street, seemingly failed to yield to 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins.

She was in a designated crosswalk when the incident occurred. Emergency medical personnel took Dobbins to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, but she later succumbed to her injuries.

Meanwhile, Smith exhibited no signs of impairment, according to investigators, who also indicated that the primary factor contributing to the crash appeared to be his failure to yield. No charges have been filed at this time, and the case remains under investigation.

The singer's attorney later verified his involvement in the collision with People. He communicated that his client deeply empathized with Ms. Dobbins' family during this exceptionally challenging period and added, "Mr. Smith continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation."

Additionally, a source familiar with the situation said the crash was accidental and claimed Smith was not under the influence and was not using his phone.

Interestingly, the singer had previously shared a photo standing in front of a truck for a particular charity campaign with Chevrolet.

Last year, Smith uploaded a couple of images, including one of himself in front of his pickup and a campaign image for #WeDriveFor. In the caption, he expressed gratitude for partners like Chevrolet, who are actively working to combat breast cancer.

The rising country star saw this campaign as a great cause that more people could "rally behind," so he told his followers that they could contribute by sharing the post with the event's hashtag throughout October. This would prompt Chevrolet to donate $5 (up to $170,000) per share to the American Cancer Society.

Another notable Instagram post was uploaded just hours before the accident this past Sunday. Smith had performed at CMA Fest, a four-day event honoring country music.

The singer shared concert photos with his followers, along with the caption: "Hometown hits different ❤️." He has not added anything else on his social media since.

Despite the fatal crash, Smith's upcoming tour schedule remains unchanged. He is set to perform in Florida, Ohio, and Nebraska later this month, with no cancellations announced on his official website.

He also has concerts set for July up to November, which isn't surprising as his career has flourished in the last few years. As previously reported, the Nashville native is part of country music's rising class of singer-songwriters, known for his grounded vocals and Southern-rooted storytelling.

He signed his first publishing deal as a teenager and rose to prominence with his 2022 debut project, "Didn't Go Too Far," which featured the Top 40 hit "Learn From It," the viral track "I Hate Alabama," and the fan favorite "Take It Slow."

His early success earned him "artist to watch" recognition from Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, MusicRow, Opry NextStage, and CMT. Over the years, Smith has toured with Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, Chase Rice, Luke Bryan, and Parker McCollum.

In 2024, he released his full-length debut album "Smoky Mountains," praised for combining modern hooks with traditional country sonics. The project features the gold-certified international hit "Creek Will Rise" and the critically acclaimed track "Meanwhile in Carolina."

In that same year, Smith earned a nomination for the Academy of Country Music (ACM) New Male Artist of the Year, marking a major milestone in his rising career. He shared his reaction in an Instagram post, admitting at the time that the news hadn't fully sunk in.

Reflecting on the recognition, Smith said he was "grateful" and humbled, thanking those who voted and expressing his respect for his fellow nominees, many of whom he's long admired as both a fan and a peer.