The death of Laura Lynch could result in serious charges for the driver involved in the crash that killed the Dixie Chicks founder.
The singer, 65, died Dec. 23 in a head-on car crash near Cornudo, Texas, about 70 miles east of El Paso.
According to TMZOfficers want to know if the driver of the other vehicle was operating under the influence at the time of the fatal collision and have launched an investigation into possible criminal charges.
Texas Department of Public Safety Public Information Officer Sgt. Eliot Torres said blood was taken from the other driver at the hospital and they were waiting for a subpoena to release the results.
In Texas, the limit is 0.08 for non-commercial drivers and 0.04 for commercially licensed drivers.
The death of Laura Lynch could result in serious charges for the driver involved in the crash that killed the Dixie Chicks founder. The singer, 65, died Dec. 23 in a head-on car crash near Cornudo, Texas, about 70 miles east of El Paso.
Depending on the outcome of the blood tests, the driver could face several charges that could mean decades behind bars and thousands of dollars in fines.
The singer formed the Dixie Chicks in 1988 with Robyn Lynn Macy, 65, and sisters Emily Strayer, 51, and Martie Maguire, 54. Lynch played bass and sang.
The group released two albums, Thank Heavens for Dale Evans in 1990 and Little Ol' Cowgirl in 1992, and played at President Bill Clinton's inauguration in 1993.
She was asked to leave the group in 1995 and was replaced by Natalie Maines, 49.
After leaving the group, she says she made a living as a public relations officer at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. The Star Telegram.
When her bandmates learned of her passing, they paid tribute to the artist by sharing a video of the original foursome singing their signature “cowgirl music.”
“We are shocked and saddened by the passing of Laura Lynch, a founding member of The Chicks. “We have a special place in our hearts for the times we spent together making music, laughing and traveling,” the spokesperson said.
“Laura was a bright light…her infectious energy and humor added a spark to the early days of our band,” they wrote. “Laura had a gift for design, a love of all things Texas and was instrumental in the band's early success.
The singer (far left) formed the Dixie Chicks in 1988 with sisters Martie Maguire, 54, and Emily Strayer, 51, and Robyn Lynn Macy, 65. Lynch played bass and sang
Lynch will be honored at a memorial service in El Paso on Jan. 6, according to an obituary in The El Paso Times. She is survived by her daughter and two grandsons, as well as several siblings and extended family members
“Her undeniable talents helped us reach beyond street corners and stages throughout Texas and the Midwest.
“Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this sad time.”
Lynch will be honored at a memorial service in El Paso on Jan. 6, according to an obituary The El Paso Times.
She is survived by her daughter and two grandsons, as well as several siblings and extended family members.