Musician Nell Smith, an up-and-coming singer known for collaborating with The Flaming Lips, has died at 17 years old, the victim of a car accident. Smith’s family confirmed her death in an Instagram post on Tuesday,

"We are reminded once again of the power of music and how encouraging it can be to be around people that you love," said The Flaming Lips' frontman Wayne Coyne.

Canadian musician Nell Smith, who collaborated with The Flaming Lips, has died at the age of 17. Simon Raymonde, co-founder of the record label Bella Union, confirmed her death on Instagram Monday. “We are all shocked and devastated to hear of the sudden and tragic passing of our artist and dear friend Nell Smith,

As The Flaming Lips mourn Nell Smith's death at 17, they're also desperately searching for Steven Drozd's 16-year-old daughter.

The passing of burgeoning musician Nell Smith has sent shock waves across the music industry and the public. Along with her grieving parents, famous artists have spoken out about her demise. At just 17 years old,