The truck driver involved in a collision that killed Dixie Chicks founding member Laura Lynch could face criminal charges, according to reports.
Officers are looking into whether the driver, who has not been publicly identified, was under the influence, Texas Department of Public Safety PIO Sgt. Eliot Torres told TMZ.
The driver was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following the accident on December 22 and while there, blood was drawn for drug and alcohol testing, according to TMZ.
Investigators need to subpoena blood test results from the hospital.
It is unclear whether the driver showed any signs of intoxication or was given any field tests at the scene before being taken to hospital.
The driver could also face reckless driving charges, authorities said. The Texas Department of Public Safety said its complete investigation will be submitted 30 days after the crash. It did not provide further details.
The driver of the car that fatally struck Dixie Chicks co-founder Laura Lynch on Dec. 22 could potentially face criminal charges if a blood test comes back positive for drugs or alcohol, according to reports. TikTok/@mavmoto182 Laura Lynch, a founding member of the Dixie Chicks, was killed in a car accident in Texas on Dec. 22. Entertainment Tonight via Texas Archives Laura Lynch, a founding member of the Dixie Chicks, filled many roles for the group including lead vocalist, bassist and manager until her departure in 1993. John Sosman/YouTube
Lynch was pronounced dead at the scene outside El Paso, Texas, when a westbound Dodge Ram entered the eastbound lanes of Highway 62 as it attempted to pass a person and instead, crashed into his vehicle.
Lynch died instantly. Dramatic video shows the wreckage of the two cars destroyed and set on fire.
The musician was driving from El Paso to Dell City, according to his cousin. He grew up in Dell City and split his time between there and Fort Worth, according to an obituary from the El Paso Times.
The singer founded the Dixie Chicks, now known as the Chicks, in 1988 with Robin Lynn Macy and sisters Emily Strayer and Martie Maguire. He recorded three albums with the band, before leaving in 1993.
Memorial services are scheduled for Lynch on Jan. 6 in El Paso and Feb. 5 in Fort Worth.
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