Laura Lynch, one of the founder members of the band The Dixie Chicks, has died following a car crash.
According to TMZ, the Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed her passing and revealed that the singer was involved in a traffic collision on Highway 62 outside of El Paso.
The crash occurred when a car tried to pass another vehicle on a two-way portion of the highway.
While the car was trying to pass, it hit Lynch’s car, leaving her dead at the scene while the other driver was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Her heartbroken cousin, Mick Lynch, also confirmed the devastating news to the news outlet.
Laura was one of the founding members of the Dixie Chicks alongside Robin Lynn Macy, Emily Erwin, and Martie Erwin. She helped create the foundation for what would become one of the iconic and most influential country groups of all time.
Laura’s acoustic guitar playing and her harmonious vocals contributed significantly to the signature sound of the band and she went on to record three studio albums with the group.
In a 1992 interview with Entertainment Tonight, she said she ‘hopes female harmony’ makes a huge comeback in the music industry.
She also shared how she suggested the band name Dixie Chickens but others replied “Oh, I don’t know about being called chickens.” From there, ‘Dixie Chicks’ were born.
In the mid-90s, Laura decided to depart the band when they signed with Sony Music Entertainment.
The band continued to achieve huge success in the music industry but Laura’s contribution to its early years will always be an essential part of their legacy.
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