Founding Dixie Chicks member dies in head-on collision in Texas: Officials
A Texas law enforcement spokesperson said Laura Lynch died in a head-on collision
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Founding Dixie Chicks member Laura Lynch was killed in a head-on collision in Texas, officials tell Fox News Digital.
A spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public Safety told Fox News Digital that Laura Lynch was killed about 7 miles west of Cornudas on Friday morning while driving her car, stating a car hit her head-on while attempting to pass another vehicle on a two-way highway. TMZ first reported her death.
Officials said that Lynch wasn't wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}In this photo taken in Dallas just before the Dixie Chicks released their album "Shouldn't a Told You That." From left, Emily Erwin, Laura Lynch and Martie Erwin. (Ralph Lauer/Getty Images)
The driver of the car that hit Lynch was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Lynch was 65 when she passed away.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Dixie Chicks performing on The Texas Connection in 1993. (Everett Collection)
The Dixie Chicks, who have since rebranded to The Chicks, posted a statement on Lynch's death on Facebook
"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," The group wrote.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"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."
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lynch left the group in 1993.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}While Lynch was with the Dixie Chicks, they wrote "Thank Heavens for Dale Evans," "Little Ol’ Cowgirl" and "Shouldn’t a Told You That," according to the outlet.