A Grammy-nominated musician is dead after being hit by a car while walking his dog, according to multiple reports.

The Boston Globe reports Roderick MacLeod, 70, of Richmond, Rhode Island, was struck by an SUV on Saturday morning while he was with his pet on the shoulder of Route 138 in Hopkinton, R.I. Police said he was brought to Rhode Island Hospital, where he later died of his injuries.

The dog was not injured, police said.

The vehicle’s driver was identified as Shannon N. Godbout, 41, of Hopkinton. She allegedly veered onto the side of the road, hitting MacLeod and two telephone poles. She’s been charged with driving so as to endanger, resulting in death, and possession of narcotics, schedule I/II with intent to distribute, according to police.

NBC reports Godbout has a history

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