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Country singer Conner Smith has canceled his upcoming performances at the Military Appreciation Concert at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on June 20 and the Buckeye Country Superfest on June 21, to take time to "privately process recent events.
Smith was involved in a fatal car accident on June 8, which resulted in the death of a 77-year-old woman, Dorothy Dobbins. According to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, Smith failed to yield the right of way to the pedestrian, and Dobbins was taken to the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she later died.
Smith's team announced the cancellation of his upcoming shows, stating, "As Conner Smith takes time to privately process recent events, he will unfortunately not be performing in Akron on June 20. We appreciate your understanding and continued support during this difficult time."
Although Smith has pulled out of his June shows, he is still scheduled to perform several shows from July to November.
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Smith's attorney stated that the singer's heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time," and that Smith continues to cooperate with the ongoing investigation. A source added that the incident was an accident and Smith was not under the influence nor distracted by his phone.
Smith is still scheduled to perform several shows from July to November, but his team has not announced any further changes to his upcoming performances.
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The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and no charges have been filed against Smith.