Nation Singer Conner Smith Behind the Wheel in Crosswalk Dying of Nashville Girl

Tragedy in Nashville — an aged lady was hit and killed by a truck this weekend … and we have now discovered the driving force was nation singer Conner Smith.

Regulation enforcement sources inform TMZ … Conner was behind the wheel of a Chevy Silverado heading north on third Ave when 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins was crossing the road Sunday — and that’s when tragedy struck.

We’re instructed Dobbins, a neighborhood resident, was in a marked crosswalk round 7:30 PM when she was hit. She was rushed to Vanderbilt Medical Heart … however sadly didn’t make it.

Police imagine Conner did not yield to the pedestrian, which could be the key issue within the crash. Cops say Conner confirmed no indicators of impairment … and as of now, no prices have been filed, however they’re nonetheless investigating.

Sources near Conner inform TMZ that this was a tragic accident and that he was not beneath the affect or distracted by his telephone on the time of the crash.

Conner’s lawyer launched an announcement to us, saying … “On June eighth, Mr. Smith was concerned in a automobile accident that tragically claimed a life. His coronary heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins’ household throughout this extremely tough time. Mr. Smith continues to cooperate totally with the continued investigation.”