The families of the victims of the North Carolina plane crash released a statement Thursday saying they were “devastated” and “heartbroken beyond words.”
Statements from the Biffle, Grossa, Dutton and Lunders families were shared by Fox Sports Motorsport reporter Bob Pockrass on X.
The statement read: “We are devastated by the loss of our loved ones. This tragedy has left all our families heartbroken.”
“Greg and Cristina were devoted parents and active philanthropists whose lives centered around their young son Ryder and Greg’s daughter Emma (mother – Nicole Lunders),” he added.
“Emma was a wonderful human being with a kind soul who was loved by many people. Ryder was an active, curious and endlessly joyful child,” it said.
A purported statement has revealed the identities of three others who died in Thursday’s plane crash that killed former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family.
“Dennis Dutton and his son Jack were also deeply loved and their loss is felt by all who knew them. Craig Wadsworth was loved by many in the NASCAR community and will be missed by those who knew him,” it said.
Wadsworth was a familiar figure on the NASCAR circuit, having once driven retired NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace’s RV, he shared an Instagram post.
“Each of them meant everything to us and their absence leaves an immeasurable void in our lives,” the statement added.
The families further asked for “privacy, compassion and understanding as we grieve and begin to process this unimaginable loss.”
“We are grateful for the kindness and support that has been shown to our families during this incredibly difficult time,” the families said in a statement, adding that “at this time, our focus is on honoring their lives and supporting each other.”
