Country singer cancels shows to mourn after Nashville crash charge

After a tragic accident that resulted in the death of a 77-year-old woman, young country music sensation Conner Smith has been given a misdemeanor citation for not yielding, which led to the tragic incident. The 24-year-old singer was driving during the fatal Nashville crash in June. He recently shared on social media his heartbreak and sorrow over the loss of Dorothy Dobbins, stating, "Not a day has passed without grieving, praying, and mourning for Ms. Dobbins and her family." Smith, in an Instagram post on July 11, shared his struggle to come to terms with the incident and asked for continued prayers for the Dobbins family. The rising country star expressed his reliance on his faith to navigate through this challenging time. He decided to cancel several Ohio shows to focus on grieving and his emotional well-being, mentioning that while music has often been healing for him, he needed a break to process this moment. Smith emphasized the support he has found in God during this difficult period, noting that it has strengthened his faith. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department issued him a citation for failure to yield, resulting in a fatality. Smith's attorney expressed gratitude towards the police for their thorough investigation and stated that the singer remains devoted to helping the Dobbins family and advocating for pedestrian safety measures to prevent similar incidents. Last month, Smith was driving a Chevrolet pickup truck and struck Dobbins as she was crossing the street near her home, resulting in her tragic death.