- Musician, Laura Lynch, has passed away
- Lynch co-founded the Dixie Chicks
- She was 65
The Chicks, formerly known as the Dixie Chicks, mourn the loss of Laura Lynch, their founding member and original bassist, who tragically died in a car accident in West Texas.
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The Chicks' current members, Emily Strayer, Martie Maguire, and Natalie Maines, expressed shock and sadness at Laura Lynch's passing, recalling her vibrant spirit and invaluable contributions to the band's early days.
Tragic accident details
The fatal incident occurred on U.S. Highway 62, where Lynch's (65) vehicle collided head-on with a pickup truck attempting to overtake another vehicle. Laura Lynch was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Laura Lynch co-founded the Chicks in 1989, leaving an indelible mark as the original bassist and lead vocalist on the group's first three records. Despite parting ways, Lynch's influence played a pivotal role in the band's early success, paving the way for their acclaimed journey, notably with the Grammy-winning album 'Wide Open Spaces' in 1998.
