NASCAR champion Tony Stewart, infamous for some hot-headed actions during his career, was involved in an incident at a Sprint car race (not a NASCAR event) in New York last night ahead of racing in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen today.
Stewart was involved in an on-track accident with 17-year-old driver Kevin Ward Jr that put Ward out of a race while Stewart continued. Ward Jr climbed out of the car and walked towards the racing line to express his anger towards Stewart. As Stewart’s car passed the scene of the accident, Ward was struck by Stewart.
Despite immediate medical attention, latest reports are that Ward was declared dead on arrival in hospital. Tony Stewart is apparently cooperating with Police who have begun investigating the incident.
Via ESPN