CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — A grand jury will not charge NASCAR driver Tony Stewart for the fatal accident that killed Kevin Ward Jr at a dirt track in New York.Β
He faced manslaughter in the 2nd degree and criminal neglect homicide charges.
The announcement was made at 3 p.m. Β Click HERE to see the news conference.
Stewart’s stock car struck Kevin Ward Jr at a dirt track in New York. Β Ward was rushed to a local hospital but died from his injuries. Β
Prior to the fatal accident, Ward, who was wearing a black firesuit and black helmet, got out of his stock car and walked onto the track to confront Stewart. Β
It appeared Ward was upset with Stewart for causing him to crash a lap before he was fatally struck by Stewart’s car. Β Β
The District Attorney says Ward had enough marijuana in his system to impair his judgement.
