Conner Smith is at the center of an ongoing investigation.
The country artist was behind the wheel of a pickup truck that struck a pedestrian June 8 in Nashville, according to a press release from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
The 77-year-old victim, identified as Dorothy Dobbins, appeared to be walking inside a marked crosswalk when the incident occurred, according to authorities. She was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she died shortly thereafter.
Authorities listed the preliminary contributing factor for the fatal accident as Smith’s failure to yield the right of way to Dobbins, noting in the release that the 24-year-old showed “no signs of impairment.” No charges have been filed in the case.
One day after the tragedy, Smith’s attorney addressed the matter on behalf of the musician.
“On June 8th, Mr. Smith was involved in a car accident that tragically claimed a life,” Worrick G. Robinson said in a statement to E! News. “His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins’ family during this incredibly difficult time.”
