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Nascar driver Tony Stewart hits and kills driver in sprint-car race Nascar driver Tony Stewart hits and kills racer in sprint-car race
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Authorities are investigating a serious crash that killed a driver at a New York dirt track where Tony Stewart was racing on the eve of a Nascar race.Authorities are investigating a serious crash that killed a driver at a New York dirt track where Tony Stewart was racing on the eve of a Nascar race.
A spectator said it appeared Stewart hit a driver, named as Kevin Ward. Ward was walking on the track after he had collided with Stewart on a previous lap. A witness, Michael Messerly, said Ward was thrown a great distance and that Stewart did not appear to be injured.A spectator said it appeared Stewart hit a driver, named as Kevin Ward. Ward was walking on the track after he had collided with Stewart on a previous lap. A witness, Michael Messerly, said Ward was thrown a great distance and that Stewart did not appear to be injured.
Video of the crash posted on YouTube appeared to show Ward spin into a wall after contact from Stewart. The video then showed Ward climbing out of his car and onto the track in an apparent attempt to confront Stewart on the next lap. But Stewart’s car seemed to kick out as it passed Ward, who was struck and thrown through the air. Video of the crash posted on YouTube appeared to show Ward spin into a wall after contact from Stewart. The video then showed Ward climbing out of his car and on to the track in an apparent attempt to confront Stewart on the next lap. But Stewart’s car seemed to kick out as it passed Ward, who was struck and thrown through the air.
The Ontario County Sheriff’s department is investigating the crash, but said that its inquiry was not criminal. Sheriff Philip Povero said Stewart was “fully co-operative” and appeared “very upset.” The Ontario County Sheriff’s department is investigating the crash, but said that its inquiry was not criminal. Sheriff Philip Povero said Stewart was “fully co-operative” and appeared “very upset”.
Stewart-Haas Racing, of which Stewart is a co-owner, released a statement early on Sunday morning. Stewart-Haas Racing, of which Stewart is a co-owner, released a statement early on Sunday morning. “A tragic accident took place last night during a sprint car race in which Tony Stewart was participating,” the statement read. “Tony was unhurt, but a fellow competitor lost his life. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
“A tragic accident took place last night during a sprint car race in which Tony Stewart was participating,” the statement read. “Tony was unhurt, but a fellow competitor lost his life. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. We’re still attempting to sort through all the details and we appreciate your understanding during this difficult time.” “We’re still attempting to sort through all the details and we appreciate your understanding during this difficult time.”
The track cancelled the remainder of the Empire Super Sprints slate within five minutes. The track cancelled the remainder of the Empire Super Sprints meeting within five minutes.