The motive force behind the wheel of the truck that fatally struck Dixie Chicks founding member Laura Lynch final week is being investigated for potential legal fees.
Texas Division of Public Security PIO Sgt. Eliot Torres tells TMZ that as a result of a life was misplaced, they’re working to find out whether or not the motive force was underneath the affect on the time of the accident.
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They affirm the motive force had their blood drawn on the hospital for drug and alcohol testing … and the outcomes will solely be launched by the hospital as soon as a choose indicators off on the subpoena drawn up by investigators.
If the outcomes come again optimistic for medication and/or alcohol, investigators will doubtlessly search fees towards the opposite driver.
The motive force may be charged with different offenses like reckless driving or unsafe lane change after scene evaluation and chatting with witnesses — however it all relies on what the investigation yields.
As we have reported … a watch witness has already spoken out … detailing the second the truck entered Laura’s lane whereas making an attempt to go round 2 different vehicles and struck her car head-on on Freeway 62 exterior of El Paso.
His account was according to the best way regulation enforcement described the crash … the aftermath which may be seen in distressing snaps of Laura’s closely mangled automotive.