Steelers Minority Owner Killed In Accident

PITTSBURGH, PA — A minority owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers was killed in an accident on Sunday.

Doug Lebda, the CEO of LendingTree, died in an all-terrain vehicle accident, the company announced late Monday. LendingTree is one of the nation's largest online financial platforms, providing customers with access to offers on loans, credit cards, insurance and more through its network of approximately 430 financial partners.

Lebda was 55.

The fatal accident occurred on a family farm in North Carolina, authorities said. Further information was not immediately available.

LendingTree's board of directors issued the following statement: "We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Doug.

"Doug was a visionary leader whose relentless drive, innovation and passion transformed the financial services landscape, touching the lives of millions of consumers. Since founding LendingTree in 1996, Doug dedicated himself to building a company rooted in consumer empowerment, championing a mission to simplify financial decisions and fostering economic opportunity for all."

Lebda became a minority owner of the Steelers in 2019, according to the Charlotte Observer.