Dixie Chicks' Founding Member Laura Lynch Dies in Car Crash

Founding Dixie Chicks member Laura Lynch, 65, died in a car crash in El Paso, Texas.

The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed the tragic incident on US 62.

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The crash occurred when her 2016 Ford F-150 was struck head-on by another vehicle.

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Lynch was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

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The tribute highlighted Lynch's infectious energy and humor during the early days of the band.

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The ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Department of Public Safety.

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Lynch co-founded the group in 1989 and left in 1993, replaced by Natalie Maines.

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The Chicks' representatives have not yet responded to NPR's request for comment.

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