LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 1998 -- Lead singer Lynn Strait, 30, of the hardcore music group Snot was killed in a car crash on Friday, December 11, 1998. Though some details are still unknown, according to Sean Henning, the band’s co-manager, Strait was exiting the 101 freeway between his hometown of Santa Barbara and Carpinteria when his Ford Tempo collided with a truck at approximately 1 p.m. The ensuing three-vehicle crash resulted in the death of Strait. Also killed was Strait’s dog, Dobbs, who fans know from his appearance on the cover of Snot’s Geffen debut album Get Some (May 1997) and who became the band’s mascot and symbol.
Said Henning, who co-manages the band with Nic Adler: "We’re devastated. This is a tough one. His family, friends and fans will miss him. Lynn had a lot of fans who grew to love him through his music, and hardcore music has lost a great frontman, singer, and songwriter."
"We can't go on without Lynn," Mike Doling said, "it's just bullshit when bands do that." The band states, "Lynn just seemed to have this special energy, that no matter who was in the room, all these legends that we were touring with, they came second to Lynn's vibration. We wish more of the world could have experienced him. We cannot seem to explain that quality that he had in words. All the memories that we had with Lynn we will cherish in our hearts forever."
Snot was in the process of recording demos for its next album, following a successful national tour that included the OzzFest.
Strait made headlines during Ozzfest when he was arrested for indecent exposure after an incident onstage in Mansfield, Massachusettes, during Limp Bizkit's set. On a dare from Bizkit's Fred Durst, Strait had jumped out naked from that band's giant toilet prop and appeared to receive oral sex from a dominatrix character who performs as part of their show. He was originally charged with a misdemeanor but that was later raised to a felony. He was due to appear in court in January. Strait had quite the sense of humor. According to a Metal Edge Editor Gerri Miller, he listed his band's name as "Megadeth" on the police report.

The Obituary
STRAIT, James Lynn

Died December 11, 1998 as a result of an automobile accident on Highway 101. It was a beautiful day where the highway runs close to the ocean. Lynn was 30 years old. His best friend, Dobbs, his Boxer dog died with him at his side. Their spirits departed this life without a moment's suffering and now they sing and run and play with Jesus Christ, our Lord. Although born in Manhasset, New York, he grew up in Santa Barbara. Here he made many friends, grew to love life and found expression for himself in hard rock music. With his Mother's wonderful love and support, he became his dream, a composer and singer in a nationally known band. Lynn was the lead singer in the up and coming rock band, Snot. They had just finished touring with Ozzy Osborne in the OzzFest 1998 tour this past summer. Their first album, Get Some, was introduced in the spring of 1997 featuring a picture of Dobbs balancing a lemon on his nose on the cover. Lynn had just finished writing nine songs for his second album. Lynn had always suffered from Tourette Syndrome but it was only recently diagnosed. It is a disease that affects the nervous system and the discomfort was sometime unbearable. But Lynn is free from that now and he is at peace. He will be deeply missed by his many fans throughout the world who were touched by his tremendous energy and generous heart.

He is survived by his loving parents, Marie Ann and Lynn Sr, his biggest fans, his sisters, Jennie and Julie and beloved girl friend Karen Mason. He is survived by his brother-in- law, David and step- mother Cheryl, Grandmothers, June Strait and Mary Mitroka and also will be missed by his many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friend, Charles Browning.

Those who got to know Lynn as well as other friends of the family, will celebrate his journey from this life to the joy of the afterlife on Wednesday, December 16.

A Celebration of his Life officiated by Father Virgil Cordano will be at the Old Mission on Laguna St in Santa Barbara and at the Rose Garden after services.

In memory of Lynn the family requests that donations be made, in lieu of flowers, in Lynn's memory to the Sheriff's Council and Treatment for Substance Abuse at 4434 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, 93160 attention - Undersheriff Dave Dorsey or to Tourette Syndrome Association, 6345 Balboa Blvd, Ste 290, Encino, CA 91316 or to the Music Cares Foundation, 3402 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405. The Music Cares Foundation was established by the recording industry to focus on the health and human service issues of those musicians in need.

Words from Griffin
420 Gear, Inc.
I had the pleasure of spending a couple of days with Lynn shortly before his death. He was one awesome motherfuker! I felt like I had known him for years, even though we had just met. His band, Snot had broken up during the Strangeland Tour, but he stayed on to party with his friends anyway. I was chillin with System of a Down at the Bayou in DC when all of a sudden, Soulfly, (hed)PE and Lynn walked into the gig. They said that they were playing at the 930 Club in DC the following night and had the night off, so it was Party Time! After the show, we partied at the club until about 4:20am then everyone went to their hotels. The next night, myself and everyone from System of a Down went to see (hed)PE and Soulfly. Lynn got up and sang Bleed with Soulfly. It was incredible! After the show, I took all of the guys to my favorite strip club and then to my house for a little shin dig. We partied until about 10am, then we said our farewells and everyone took off to their hotels. Lynn promised that we would meet again when Snot reformed and started touring again. Then he died.
He was one of the nicest, coolest fuckers I have ever met in my entire fucking life and I will miss him dearly!
Rest in Peace Bro!.....we will meet again!

Below is a picture that was taken of Lynn and I, celebrating 420 at 4:20am.