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Fort Worth Woman and Founding Member of The Dixie Chicks Dies in Tragic Car Accident

EL PASO, Texas – A devastating car accident on Friday night, December 22, in Hudspeth County, Texas, claimed the life of Laura Caroline Lynch, a 65-year-old woman from Fort Worth and a founding member of The Dixie Chicks. The accident occurred on U.S. Highway 62, resulting in the death of Lynch and injury to another individual.

The Texas Department of Public Safety identified Laura Caroline Lynch as the victim of the head-on collision. The remaining members of the iconic band, now known as The Chicks, confirmed Lynch’s untimely passing.

Lynch was a vital member of The Dixie Chicks from 1990 until 1993. During her tenure, the band, including Lynch, released three albums. However, it was after Lynch’s departure that the group achieved global stardom with the release of their 1998 breakthrough album, “Wide Open Spaces.” The band’s lineup at that time consisted of Emily Strayer, Martie Maguire, and Natalie Maines.

The fatal crash occurred around 5:45 p.m., approximately 25 miles west of Dell City and 8 miles west of Cornudas, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The accident transpired when a pickup truck traveling westbound on U.S. 62 attempted to overtake another vehicle on a two-way undivided section of the highway. Tragically, the pickup truck collided head-on with Laura Caroline Lynch’s vehicle.

Emergency services pronounced Lynch dead at the scene, while the driver of the first vehicle, whose identity remains undisclosed by the Texas Department of Public Safety, sustained non-life-threatening injuries after their vehicle caught fire. They were promptly transported to an El Paso hospital for treatment.

The collision resulted in the closure of the highway until 1 a.m. on Saturday, December 23.

In a heartfelt Instagram post shared on The Chicks’ official account, the band expressed their shock and sadness over the loss of Laura Lynch, acknowledging her significant contribution as a founding member. The post read, “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… [she] 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.”

The authorities are currently investigating the details surrounding the accident, and no further information is available at this time.

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