Driver who killed Dixie Chicks founding member in car crash sentenced to 15 years in prison

The driver who killed Laura Lynch, a founding member of the Dixie Chicks, in a 2023 car crash has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. The driver, Domenick Chavez, was driving on a suspended license and collided with Lynch's car, resulting in her death. Lynch, who founded the Dixie Chicks in 1989, was a key member of the band before departing in 1993. The accident occurred just days before Christmas, causing profound sadness for her family and fans.