This is a breaking news story…
One of the founding members of The Dixie Chicks, then known as simply “The Chicks,” Laura Lynch, has just been killed in a head-on collision.
Just this afternoon, Lynch was involved in a car crash in Texas, where she died instantly.
Laura Lynch was 64 years old.
The tragic story just hit social media:
BREAKING REPORT: Founding member of Dixie Chicks killed in head-on car crash..
Laura Lynch, an original member of The Dixie Chicks, tragically passed away in a direct collision car accident in Texas.
At the age of 64, the musician lost her life instantly when her vehicle was… pic.twitter.com/RZmvuAPNue
— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) December 23, 2023
BREAKING: Laura Lynch, a founding member of The Dixie Chicks, dies in a head-on crash in El Paso, Texas. https://t.co/z3dihDMHE3
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 23, 2023
TMZ has more details:
Laura Lynch, a founding member of The Dixie Chicks, has died after being involved in a car crash … TMZ has learned. The musician’s cousin, Mick Lynch, tells us Laura passed away Friday outside of El Paso, TX just after sunset while driving from there to nearby Dell City — which is about an hour and a half away going east. We’re told she was traveling on a highway and got into a collision. No other details about the exact circumstances of the accident were immediately available. Lynch co-founded the famous music group — now known just as The Chicks — alongside Robin Lynn Macy, Martie Erwin and Emily Erwin back in 1989 … serving as the upright bassist and eventually taking on the role of lead vocalist for the band.
Laura Lynch, a founding member of Dixie Chicks – now known as The Chicks – has died aged 65, following a car accident.
The musician’s cousin, Mick Lynch, confirmed to TMZ that Lynch died on Friday (December 22) outside of El Paso, Texas.
Just after sunset, she was driving to Dell City when she was involved in a fatal crash on the highway.
Another car heading west was said to be trying to pass another car in front of it but, as it attempted to move around Lynch’s vehicle, it hit her.
The singer was declared dead at the scene while the other driver was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Lynch co-founded the famous music group along with Robin Lynn Macy, Martie Erwin, and Emily Erwin back in 1989.
The Dixie Chicks responded to the sudden news of Laura Lynch’s death on Instagram, writing:
We are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Laura Lynch, a founding member of The Chicks. We hold a special place in our hearts for the time we spent playing music, laughing and traveling together. Laura was a bright light…her infectious energy and humor gave a spark to the early days of our band. Laura had a gift for design, a love of all things Texas and was instrumental in the early success of the band. Her undeniable talents helped propel us beyond busking on street corners to stages all across Texas and the mid-West.Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this sad time.– Emily, Martie & Natalie
In memory of Laura Lynch, here’s a flashback to one of the original Dixie Chicks performances.
Please keep her family in your hearts and prayers this Christmas.
