EL PASO, Texas, (ABC) – The Dixie Chicks’ founding member, Laura Lynch, died in a car crash Friday night in Hudspeth County, Texas. A woman was killed and another person was injured in a head-on crash Friday night along U.S. 62 in Hudspeth County, according to KTSM. The Texas Department of Public Safety identified the woman as Laura Lynch. Lynch’s cousin, Michael Lynch, confirmed that she died in the crash. Lynch’s former bandmates released a statement on social media that was obtained by Rolling Stone. “We are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Laura Lynch, a founding member of The Chicks,” the statement read, according to Rolling Stone. “We hold a special place in our hearts for the time we spent playing music, laughing and traveling together. Laura was a bright light … her infectious energy and humor gave a spark to the early days of our band. Laura had a gift for design, a love of all things Texas and was instrumental in the early success of the band. Her undeniable talents helped propel us beyond busking on street corners to stages all across Texas and the mid-West.” Lynch co-founded the music group alongside Robin Lynn Macy, Martie Erwin, and Emily Erwin in 1989. She began as an upright bassist for the band and later took on the role of lead vocalist. The group’s first album “Thank Heavens for Dale Evans” was released in 1990. The group released two more albums with Lynch — “Little Ol’ Cowgirl” in 1992 and “Shouldn’t a Told You That” in 1993. Lynch left the group in 1993 and was replaced by singer and guitarist Natalie Maines. (Photo: ABC)