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- Country Singer Speaks Out for First Time Since Fatal Accident</p>
<p>Jane LaCroixJuly 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM</p>
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<p>Country Singer Speaks Out for First Time Since Fatal Accident originally appeared on Parade.</p>
<p>Country singer Conner Smith is speaking out for the first time since his tragic accident last month in which his pickup truck struck and killed 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins in Nashville.</p>
<p>In a statement shared on Instagram on Friday, July 11, Smith, 29, expressed his deep sorrow over the incident. "Four weeks ago, I was involved in a tragic vehicle accident that resulted in the loss of a life," Smith wrote. "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."</p>
<p>Smith, who had been performing in the weeks leading up to the accident, said he made the decision to step away from shows. "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 statement read.</p>
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<p>Fans were quick to comment on the post, letting the "Creek Will Rise" singer know they're in his corner.</p>
<p>"Love you brother. I'm honored to walk alongside you," one wrote, while another said, "Takes a big man to respond the way you have."</p>
<p>A third noted, "The hardest battles are put on the strongest people. Been praying for everyone involved."</p>
<p>"You're a good man, Conner," another stated.</p>
<p>🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬Smith's post comes a day after he received a misdemeanor citation from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department in connection with the fatal crash. According to Smith's attorney, the singer has fully cooperated with the investigation.</p>
<p>The accident occurred on June 8 when Smith's Chevrolet Silverado struck Dobbins as she was crossing a marked sidewalk. Authorities indicated that Smith's failure to yield was the primary cause of the incident, though there were no signs of impairment at the scene.</p>
<p>Country Singer Speaks Out for First Time Since Fatal Accident first appeared on Parade on Jul 12, 2025</p>
<p>This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 12, 2025, where it first appeared.</p>
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