Laura Lynch, a founding member of The Dixie Chicks, died in a head-on crash in El Paso, Texas, police said Saturday. She was 65 years old.
Lynch was traveling east on US 62 when another car traveling in the opposite direction attempted to pass a vehicle on an undivided portion of the two-way highway, the Texas Department of Public Safety said.
The accident occurred on Friday around 5:45 pm local time.
The band, which changed its name in 2020 to The Chicks, said they were “shocked and saddened” by his death.
“We hold a special place in our hearts for the time we spent playing music, laughing and traveling together,” the band wrote in a statement.
“Laura was a shining light… her infectious energy and humor gave a spark to the early days of our band,” he said.
“Laura had a flair for design, a love of all things Texas and was instrumental in the band’s early success. Her undeniable talent helped propel us beyond busking on street corners to stages across Texas and the Midwest.
Lynch was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Authorities said she was not wearing a seat belt.
The other vehicle caught fire and the driver was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Lynch co-founded the group along with members Robin Lynn Macy, Martie Erwin and Emily Erwin in 1989, Billboard reported. She was the double bassist and eventually took on the role of singer.
He recorded three albums with the group before leaving. Natalie Maines replaced her in the band.
2023-12-24 07:41:59
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