NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson and his family are in mourning following the death of three family members Monday.
According to multiple reports, Johnson’s father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jack and Terry Janway, and Johnson’s 11-year-old nephew, Dalton, were found dead in their Muskogee, Okla., home.
Police are investigating the incident as a murder-suicide.
The Janways are the parents of Chandra Johnson, 44, who married the NASCAR driver in 2004.
Following news of the tragedy, the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion withdrew from this weekend’s Chicago Street Race. The team issued a brief statement via Twitter, saying in part, “The Johnson family has asked for privacy at this time and no further statements will be made.”
Johnson, 47, retired from full-time competition in the Cup Series in 2020, and after a couple of seasons in the IndyCar Series, returned to NASCAR this year as part owner of Legacy Motor Club.
The sports world sent condolences to the Johnson family.
My thoughts and prayers are with him and his wife. I cannot fathom what they’re enduring right now
— Darcy Staller (@darcystaller) June 27, 2023
Oh my word…it’s unimaginable. Prayers and love to @JimmieJohnson and family. Chandra had previously experienced tragedy in her family — it’s so sad.
— SueH48 (@SueH48) June 27, 2023
Such an incredibly awful situation. I hope Jimmie, Chandra, their daughters and the rest of their family find peace and comfort during this difficult time
— Gina (@gmnavarra) June 27, 2023