Greg Biffle’s sudden death has left the whole NASCAR community mourning. The former professional stock racing car driver passed away at age 55, alongside his family, in a fatal plane accident. According to reports, he boarded the Cessna C550, which crashed at the end of the runway while landing at Statesville Regional Airport.
Greg Biffle passes away at 55, tributes pour in
Biffle boarded a Cessna C550 on December 18. The aircraft was reportedly owned by a private company connected to him. While making a landing at the Statesville Regional Airport, the plane crashed at the end of the runway, resulting in multiple fatalities. Those who passed away were identified as Biffle, Cristina (his wife), Ryder (his 5-year-old son), and Emma (his daughter from his last marriage).
A statement was released on X (formerly Twitter) to announce the Biffle family’s passing. It read, “We are devastated by the loss of our loved ones. This tragedy has left all of our families heartbroken beyond words. Greg and Cristina were devoted parents and active philanthropists whose lives were centered around their young son Ryder and Greg’s daughter Emma (mother – Nicole Lunders). Emma was a wonderful human being with a kind soul who was loved by many people. Ryder was an active, curious and infinitely joyful child.”
It also confirmed that Dennis Dutton and his son Jack, along with Craig Wadsworth, also passed away in the horrific crash.
Urging everyone to respect the privacy during these hard times, it further read, “We ask for privacy, compassion and understanding as we grieve and begin to process this unimaginable loss. We are grateful for the kindness and support that have been extended to our families during this incredibly difficult time.”
Individuals from the racing and political communities continue to mourn Biffle’s passing, with many taking to social media to share their condolences and tributes to his legacy. Jeff Gordon, Josh Stein, Richard Hudson, Jack Roush, Brad Keselowski, Clint Bowyer, and several others have shared heartfelt messages in his memory as well.
Originally reported by Shazmeen Navrange on Mandatory.
