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QUOTES FROM Sheriff Philip Povero Ontario County (N.Y.)
“There are no criminal charges pending at this time”
“As we speak at this time, there is no evidence in hand or no facts that would support a criminal charge or support criminal intent on the part of anybody.”
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y., (Aug. 10, 2014) – The following is a statement from Tony Stewart regarding the fatal accident last night during the sprint car feature at Canandaigua (N.Y.) Motorsports Park involving Kevin Ward Jr. Continue reading “Statement from Tony Stewart”
Aug. 10, 2014
By Reid Spencer
NASCAR Wire Service
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y.— The death of 20-year-old driver Kevin Ward Jr., fatally injured when he was hit by a winged Sprint Car driven by Tony Stewart on Saturday night at Canandaigua (N.Y.) Motorsports Park, cast a somber mood over Watkins Glen International on Sunday morning. Continue reading “Tony Stewart withdraws from Sprint Cup race after fatal accident at Canandaigua”
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 10, 2014) – “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and fellow competitors of Kevin Ward Jr. We support Tony Stewart’s decision to miss today’s race and we will continue to respect the process and timeline of the local authorities and will continue to monitor this situation moving forward.”
Tony Stewart Racing Statement: “A tragic accident took place last night during a sprint car race in which Tony Stewart was participating. 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.”
Continue reading “Tony Stewart Involved In Fatal Sprint Car Accident In New York”
