Overview
- The Davidson County District Attorney's Office ended the case by withdrawing a failure-to-yield citation connected to the pedestrian's death.
- Dorothy "Dot" Dobbins, 77, was struck in a marked crosswalk on June 8, 2025, and later died at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
- Police issued the citation in July 2025 and reported that Conner Smith showed no signs of impairment or phone distraction.
- Smith's attorney called the crash a profound tragedy and said he is grateful this legal chapter has concluded.
- Reports note a tree that obstructed the crosswalk's visibility was removed, and no new criminal charges have been announced.