Overview

• The crash occurred on June 8 when Smith’s Chevrolet Silverado struck 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins in a marked crosswalk on 3rd Avenue North; she died at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
• Metro Nashville Police identified Smith’s failure to yield as the preliminary cause and noted he showed no signs of impairment.
• Officers released Smith at the scene and, as of June 10, no charges have been filed while investigators continue reviewing the case.
• In a statement, Smith’s attorney expressed deepest condolences to Dobbins’ family and confirmed Smith is fully cooperating with authorities.
• The collision took place on the final night of CMA Fest, the city’s four-day country music festival where Smith had performed earlier in the weekend.