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    Laura Lynch, Co-Founder Of The Dixie Chicks, Killed In El Paso Crash

    Ana GonzalezBy 4 Mins Read
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    El Paso, TX (December 24, 2023) 65-year-old, Laura Lynch, co-founder of the Dixie Chicks, was killed in a car accident on Saturday, December 23rd, near El Paso, Texas. The fatal collision occurred on US Highway 62 just outside of the town of El Paseo, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

    Lynch was driving a Ford pickup truck, heading east on Highway 62, when another vehicle, heading the opposite direction, tried to pass the car in front of them. It happened on an undivided, two-way portion of Highway 62 and the vehicle didn’t have enough time to pass. It crashed into Lynch’s pickup, head-on, authorities said. It all happened so fast that Lynch probably didn’t even have time to react.

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    Emergency crews arrived at the scene and found Lynch already deceased. She was pronounced dead at the scene by officials. The driver of the other vehicle was taken to a local hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries they sustained during the collision.

    Lynch’s Ford pickup truck had to be hauled away via a tow truck and crews cleaned glass and debris from the roadway. A portion of the highway had to be closed for a while during the clean up. Officers always searched for any evidence and investigated the scene.

    Laura Lynch is best known for co-founding the county group, The Dixie Chicks, in Dallas in 1988. An entire community is feeling this loss as news of her passing begins to spread.

    Who Is At Fault In An El Paso Collision

    Although safety measures for vehicles have improved over the years, car accidents remain one of the leading causes of severe injuries and even death in the United States. More than 32,000 people are killed and 2 million injured in car accidents each year, according to the CDC. Several things contribute to car accidents, such as distracted driving, drunk driving, inclement weather, dangerous turns, speeding and even roads that are poorly designed.

    Every driver is legally obligated to avoid causing accidents. This holds even more true for commercial drivers who work for the city. A large number of collisions are due to drivers who make dangerous left turns.

    If a negligent driver worked for a city, that city could potentially be liable in the event of an accident. Generally speaking, employers are vicariously liable for the negligent actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. There are a number of steps that should be taken after a car accident, such as finding any surveillance evidence of the accident, taking photos of the scene and damaged vehicles, speaking with witnesses, preserving medical records and last, but not least, a thorough investigation should be conducted.

    Any victim’s family could have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages sought in a legal claim can help cover the cost of medical bills, lost wages, funeral expenses and pain and suffering. It is important that all evidence is preserved properly following a car accident. An attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what legal options you have.

    The Investigation Of An El Paso Accident

    All of us at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Laura Lynch during this difficult time of loss. If you have any information about this accident, you should reach out to the police. A thorough investigation must be conducted for those who have lost so much in this accident.

    Do you or someone you know need more information about an accident in Placer County? Reach out to us any time at (866) 945-4286. Our team of personal injury lawyers is here to help you. We care that accident victims know their rights and that those rights are protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need help regarding a specific accident, we care and are ready to help. Call us or use our online contact form at Accident News Now. 

     

     

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