The driver behind the truck that fatally struck Dixie Chicks founding member Laura Lynch last week might get criminally charged for the incident.
Texas Department of Public Safety PIO Sgt. Eliot Torres told TMZ that because Lynch died, they’re investigating whether the driver was under the influence at the time of the accident.
Authorities say the driver had their blood drawn at the hospital for drug and alcohol testing but the results will only be released by the hospital once a judge signs off on the subpoena.
The driver could also be charged with other traffic offenses, such as reckless driving or unsafe lane changes.
An eye witness spoke about the tragic incident, saying the truck entered Lynch’s lane while trying to go around 2 other cars and struck her vehicle head-on on Highway 62 outside of El Paso.
