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DA Withdraws Misdemeanor Citation Against Conner Smith in 2025 Fatal Nashville Crash

Prosecutors acted at the request of Dorothy Dobbins' family.

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.