Country music artist Conner Smith was involved in a tragic car accident in Nashville over the weekend that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.

Authorities say the 24-year-old was behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Silverado on Sunday, June 8, when he allegedly struck 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins as she was walking through a marked crosswalk. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department reported that Dobbins, a local resident, was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she later passed away from her injuries.

Preliminary findings from the police indicate that the crash may have occurred because Smith did not yield to the pedestrian, though officials noted that there were no signs of impairment at the time of the incident.

The investigation remains open, and no charges have been filed against Smith at this time.

Smith’s attorney issued a statement to PEOPLE, confirming the “Creek Will Rise” singer’s involvement in the fatal accident and acknowledging the devastating loss of life.

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