Conner Smith Victim: Find Out More About Dorothy Dobbins

Country music singer Conner Smith was the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck that hit and killed retiree Dorothy Dobbins in Nashville on June 8. More details have now emerged about the life of his victim, who was walking her pup when she died.

Who Was Dorothy?

The Sun US did some digging into the life of Dorothy “Dot” Dobbins,77. The outlet discovered that she had recently retired from her job as a lawyer. More than just a lawyer, she also “founded the Lawyers’ Association for Women in Nashville.” Apparently, she was something of a specialist when it came to family law, like divorces, “and alimony cases.” 

Conner Smith’s victim left her four grandchildren behind, who adored her. And, she spent time playing with them. One photo showed her enjoying putting a puzzle together.

Dorothy Dobbins also had a daughter who works in the health sector. Sadly, Dot was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center after the accident, and her daughter works there as a nurse.  

The outlet cited her niece as saying, in part:

We are in total shock and fully heartbroken. Dot was incredibly active and healthy, enjoying her retirement to the fullest…There is so much more to say about Dot, the incredible work she did, her role as D-Dot to 4 grand boys she doted on, and the both famous and infamous recipes she brought to every family event.

The Tragic Death Was An Accident

Conner Smith is well-known as a country music singer, and he had been at the CMA Fest in Nashville. Police noted that it seemed he’d failed to give way at a marked walkway crossing. Although he wasn’t under the influence, he is cooperating with officials as they investigate the death.

So far, it seems that the driver had been drinking or taking drugsbut he might have been inattentive. We reported that the singer found a lot of criticism amongst country music fans because Nashville was busy for the festival, and he should have been more alert to pedestrians walking around.

One critic had snarked, “It’s amazing how many people DON’T stop for the people in the crosswalk, even with flashing lights.”

Tributes And Comments

No doubt, many people will remember Conner’s victim fondly. People spoke kindly about Dot when the YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee non-profit paid tribute to her on Facebook. She’d been the chairperson of their “Board of Directors from 1976–1977.”

One commenter wrote, “So sorry to hear this! Dot was a special person! She was a true advocate for women and justice. I loved seeing her at our annual luncheon!”

Another person penned, “I am so sorry to learn about Dot’s death. She was a gift to the YW. I will miss her wisdom and her wonderful sense of humor.”

While Conner Smith is young, he will now need to live with the death of a good person on his conscience for the rest of his life. Sound off in the comments below, and come back here often for all your celebrity news and updates.