Overview
- On July 10, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department issued Smith a Class A misdemeanor citation for failure to yield resulting in Dorothy Dobbins’ death at a marked Germantown crosswalk.
- Investigators found no signs of impairment or distracted driving when Smith’s Chevrolet Silverado struck the 77-year-old attorney on June 8.
- In his July 11 Instagram post, Smith expressed deep grief for Dobbins and her family and confirmed he has fully cooperated with the ongoing investigation.
- The 24-year-old singer has stepped back from scheduled performances to process the tragedy and respect those affected.
- City crews have completed safety upgrades at the crash site, adding signage, re-marking the crosswalk and clearing obstructing vegetation to improve pedestrian visibility.