Washington, DC CNN —James Crown, a billionaire businessman who held several leadership roles including board member of JPMorgan Chase, died Sunday in a racing accident in Colorado.
Crown, who also turned 70 on Sunday, died in the single-vehicle crash after colliding with an impact barrier at Aspen Motorsports Park in Woody Creek, Colorado, The Colorado Sun reported.
Among his many roles, Crown was chairman and CEO of his family business, the investment firm Henry Crown and Company.
In addition to serving on the JPMorgan board, he was also a board director at General Dynamics.
“We extend our deepest condolences to Jim’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, said in a statement.
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