Millwall owner John Berylson, 70, was killed in horror car crash after Range Rover careered off road and hit tree

MILLWALL owner John Berylson died in a horror car crash, police have confirmed.

The 70-year-old American businessman was driving in Falmouth, Massachusetts, when his Range Rover careered off the road on Tuesday.

Police and fire crews raced to the area and found the car in a ditch.

Lt. Michael Simoneau, of Falmouth Police Department, confirmed to The Sun that Mr Berylson was cut from the wreckage but sadly died at the scene.

He said: “The deceased vehicle operator from the fatal crash on Sippewissett Road on July 4, has been identified as John G. Berylson, 70, of Wellesley Hills, Ma.

“The preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle, a 2019 Range Rover was travelling south on Sippewissett Road when it lost control on a curve, and left the roadway.

“The vehicle rolled over into a ravine and came to rest against a tree.

“The cause of the crash remains under investigation.”

Millwall had last night confirmed Mr Berylson had died in a “tragic accident”, leaving behind wife Amy and three kids Jennifer, James, and Elizabeth.

The Championship club said in a statement: “John, who turned 70 last month, lost his life in a tragic accident on Tuesday morning.

“John’s sudden and tragic passing will unquestionably impact all those who were fortunate to have known him.

“He was a truly great man, incredibly devoted to his family, and a person of such remarkable generosity, warmth, and kindness.

“He lived a storied life, one full of colour and joy, and was infinitely thoughtful of others with an endless desire to share his immense knowledge and experiences to help people.

“Rest in peace, John, and thank you. You were loved and adored.”

Mr Berylson first got involved with the London club in 2006 and appointed Kenny Jackett as his first manager in 2007.

He oversaw the club reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup in 2013, and then the quarters in 2017 and 2019.

The Lions were also promoted to the Championship in 2017 under his ownership.

Just weeks before his death, Berylson was given a standing ovation at the Millwall stadium.

The Lions narrowly missed out on a playoff position after losing 4-3 to Blackburn Rovers on the last day of the season.

Duncan Watmore’s double and Oliver Burke’s addition sent Millwall into the break with a two-goal cushion.

And owner Mr Berylson, a former Harvard graduate, took to the field to interact with fans during half-time on May 8.

Footage shows the Chairman smiling and clapping at supporters as he made his way around the stands at The Den in Bermondsey, South East London.

Season ticket holder Lauren Fruen, 34, said: “There is a feeling of huge shock around the club following the news of John Berylson’s death. 

“We all loved him, he was a great chairman who really understood our club and its fans. He was one of us. 

“The last time we saw JB he got a standing ovation from a sell-out crowd at The Den. It was a special moment then, made even more poignant now. 

“He will be hugely missed.”

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk