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Charge dropped for country singer involved in deadly Germantown pedestrian crash
The misdemeanor charge was withdrawn at the victim’s family request while the investigation continues, with Smith cooperating and the charge reflecting no criminal intent.
- Smith's attorney confirmed on Thursday, Feb. 19 that the Davidson County District Attorney General's Office dropped charges against Conner Smith, the 25-year-old country singer.
- On June 8, 2025, Dorothy "Dot" Dobbins, 77-year-old pedestrian, was struck in a marked crosswalk in Germantown and later died, with MNPD citing Smith's failure to yield.
- On July 10, Smith received a misdemeanor citation for failure to yield resulting in a fatality, a Class A misdemeanor, and investigators said he showed no signs of impairment.
- At the family's request, the Davidson County District Attorney's Office confirmed the citation was withdrawn, and Smith's attorney said he has expressed sincere grief and prays for the family.
- After the crash, officials added yield-for-pedestrian signs and rapid flashing beacons, and the Nashville Department of Transportation and neighbors support a speed limit proposal from 30 to 25 miles per hour.
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Conner Smith Cleared of Misdemeanor Citation in Fatal 2025 Crosswalk Accident | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
There is a major legal update in the case involving country singer Conner Smith and his misdemeanor traffic offense charge. Last year, the 25-year-old musician was driving the truck that killed a woman in a crosswalk. TMZ is now reporting that the Davidson County District Attorney’s Office has withdrawn the misdemeanor citation at the request of the victim’s family. Keep reading to find out more… Conner‘s attorney released the following statemen…
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