#14- Tony Stewart will not face criminal charges right now after a Saturday night incident in which Stewart’s car struck and killed 20-year-old Kevin Ward Jr. during a sprint car race at Canandaigua Motorsports Park. In a press conference shortly after Sunday, Ontario County (N.Y.) Sheriff Phillip C. Povero said, ‘At this moment there are no facts or evidence that would support a criminal charge or criminal intent.’ The sheriff’s office is examining videos from fans who were in attendance and also is awaiting formal autopsy results.(Fox Sports)(8-10-2014)
UPDATE: Kevin Ward Jr. died of blunt force trauma when he was hit by a car driven by NASCAR star Tony Stewart. Ontario County Sheriff Philip Povero says the autopsy was completed Monday. Authorities questioned Stewart on Saturday night and went to Watkins Glen to talk to him again Sunday. Povero said Monday there were no plans ‘at this time’ to talk to him again. There is no timetable to complete the investigation. Povero says there is nothing in the inquiry that supports criminal conduct or probable cause.(Associated Press)
