A Texas court has sentenced the driver involved in the crash that killed Laura Lynch, a founding member of The Chicks, bringing a legal chapter in the case to a close.
Prosecutors said the December 2023 collision occurred on a highway outside El Paso. Authorities previously stated that the other driver attempted to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone, leading to a head-on crash with Lynch’s car. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was later charged in connection with the incident.
In court, the defendant received a prison sentence tied to the fatal crash. Officials said the punishment reflects the seriousness of the offense and the loss of life involved.
Lynch was part of the original lineup of The Chicks in the late 1980s before leaving the group in the early 1990s. The band later rose to international success and became one of the most recognized acts in country music. Her death prompted tributes from fans and fellow musicians, many recalling her role in the group’s early years.