Investigation Into Dollywood Lane Pedestrian Death Concludes With No Charges Announced
Safety advocates are demanding pedestrian protections on Dollywood Lane as the case is reviewed by the District Attorney
Overview
- Police completed their inquiry into the Aug. 8 crash that killed 58-year-old Daisy Valenzuela Vives and forwarded findings to 4th Judicial District Attorney Jimmy Dun
- The 18-year-old driver remained at the scene, cooperated fully and authorities have reported no signs of impairment
- No public announcement has been made on potential charges since the DA’s office began its review after the investigation wrapped on Aug. 13
- Community leaders and safety groups have called for extended crosswalk signals, improved lighting and other traffic-calming measures on Dollywood Lane
- The collision has intensified calls for infrastructure upgrades near Dollywood, where ongoing expansion has boosted tourist and pedestrian volumes