RIP: Laura Lynch, founding member of The Dixie Chicks

She died from injuries sustained in a car accident outside of El Paso, TX. She was 65.

The band was initially formed as a quartet, subsequent changes saw it change to a trio, Lynch leaving, and the ultimate name change to The Chicks. Lynch was co-lead vocalist, then lead vocalist, before leaving the band almost 25 years ago.

This Variety article is a very nice tribute and information source:
https://variety.com/2023/music/news/laura-lynch-dead-dixie-chicks-1235850102/

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/laura-lynch-founding-member-dixie-chicks-dead-obituary-1234935667/

https://www.avclub.com/r-i-p-laura-lynch-founding-member-of-the-chicks-1851122196