Overview

• The crash occurred around 7:30 p.m. on June 8 when Smith’s Chevrolet Silverado struck pedestrian Dorothy Dobbins on 3rd Avenue North in downtown Nashville.
• Police say Dobbins was inside a marked crosswalk and that Smith failed to yield the right of way, according to a Metropolitan Nashville Police Department release.
• Dorothy Dobbins, 77, was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and later died from her injuries.
• The accident happened on the final day of CMA Fest, drawing attention as thousands gathered for the annual country music event.
• Investigators report that Smith showed no signs of impairment and has cooperated fully since the crash.