James Crown, known as Jim, died after suffering fatal injuries in an accident at the members-only Aspen Motorsports Park in Woody Creek, Colorado.
in Woody Creek, Colorado, in a single-vehicle collision with an impact barrier, according to reports.
—and the aerospace and defense firm General Dynamics Corporation. Forbes estimated the Chicago family's fortune at $10.2 billion as of December 2020.. Undersheriff Alex Burchetta, of the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office, told the local newspaper:"Mr. Crown was involved in a motor vehicle crash at the Woody Creek racetrack resulting in fatal injuries."
Relatives also issued a short statement on Sunday evening through a representative, who said:"The Crown family is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Jim Crown in an accident earlier today. The family requests that their privacy be respected at this difficult time. Further details regarding plans for a memorial to remember Jim's remarkable life will be released at a later date."
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