A 70-year-old Grammy-nominated musician died after being struck by a vehicle while walking his dog near his Rhode Island home, police said.

Roderick “Rory” Macleod was transported to Rhode Island Hospital following the incident, but succumbed to his injuries, according to a statement from the Hopkinton Police Department .

Authorities arrested Shannon N. Godbout, 41, of Hopkinton, in connection with Macleod’s death. She faces charges of driving so as to endanger resulting in death, and possession of narcotics with intent to distribute, according to police. Officials said additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues.

According to a police press release, Godbout’s criminal history “includes over 100 arrests, with 8 of them from the Hopkinton Police Department. 82 court

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