Despite the private settlement agreement between Tony Stewart and the Ward family over Kevin Ward's tragic death, Utica Judge Hurd insists they appear today.
Two days prior to the 1 year anniversary of Kevin Ward's death, the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family against Tony Stewart has been moved from New York state court to federal court.
Hard to believe, but Sunday will mark the 1 year anniversary of the death of Kevin Ward Jr. He was killed at Canandaigua Motorsports Park after being struck by Tony Stewart's car. Friday, the family filed a wrongful death suit in the case.
No charges will be filed against NASCAR driver Tony Stewart in the death of Kevin Ward Jr. of Port Leyden.
A grand jury finished hearing the case earlier today where they determined that Ward's death was an accident.
The Associated Press is reporting that District Attorney Michael Tantillo also said Ward was under the influence of marijuana that night "enough to impair judgement...
Nothing gets us talking like tragedy and while shedding light on subjects that need to be addressed is important, we need to reserve our judgement until facts are present, especially if we're inexperienced on the topic
Like you, I awoke this morning to news (and subsequent harsh public opinion) that Tony Stewart struck and killed fellow driver and local Port Leyden native, Kevin Ward during a dirt track race