Overview

• The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department issued a Class A misdemeanor citation on July 10, charging Smith with failure to yield resulting in death following the June 8 crash.
• Investigators found no signs of impairment or distracted driving when Smith’s Chevrolet Silverado struck the 77-year-old in a marked crosswalk.
• On July 11, Smith broke his silence via Instagram, expressing deep sorrow and explaining his decision to step away from scheduled performances.
• City crews have completed safety upgrades at the 3rd Avenue North crossing, installing new signage, repainting markings and removing visual obstructions.
• Smith’s attorney says he remains fully cooperative with investigators and plans to honor Dobbins’s memory by supporting pedestrian safety initiatives.