Seven people have died after a small private jet crashed shortly after takeoff in Statesville, North Carolina the North Carolina State Highway patrol said. Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife- Cristina and two children- Ryder and Emma were among those killed according to a statement from family members.

NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife, and two children were killed in a private jet crash in North Carolina.

Greg Biffle won championships in NASCAR’s Truck Series (2000) and Busch Series (2002) before becoming a full-time Cup Series racer.