Autopsy set for driver fatally struck by NASCAR's Stewart


NASCAR driver Tony Stewart holds the trophy after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida February 23, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Skipper

CANANDAIGUA N.Y. (Reuters) - An autopsy will be performed Monday on Kevin Ward Jr., the 20-year-old sprint car driver who was killed over the weekend after being struck on a New York race track by NASCAR champion Tony Stewart, Ontario County Sheriff Phil Povero said.

Investigators also completed a reconstruction of the crash that led to Ward's death at Canandaigua Motorsports Park in upstate New York, he said.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Motorsport

Motor racing-Hulkenberg to race for Sauber and Audi in F1 from 2025
Motor racing-Formula E car faster than F1 from 0-60mph
Motor racing-F1 commission defers decision on points change
Motor racing-Red Bull respond to reports Newey wants out
Hafizh is the fiercest racer in third round, says Azlan
Motor racing-Formula One mulls extending scoring down to 12th from 2025
Typhoon warning spoils Hafizh’s plan to claim double win in Zhuhai
Tunku Putera of Johor extends his podium streak at SIC
Brake problems can’t stop Hafizh from delivering JDT’s first win in ARRC
Motor racing-Aston Martin protest Chinese GP qualifying results

Others Also Read