The Ontario County Office of Sheriff released a statement Thursday stating that its investigation into the death of Kevin A. Ward Jr. is complete. The investigation began after the fatal crash that took place on August 9 at Canandaigua Motorsports Park in upstate New York during a sprint car race. Following an on-track incident between Ward and Tony Stewart, Ward climbed from his car, walked onto the track to confront Stewart and was struck by his car.
The results of the investigation have been submitted to the district attorney’s office. They will review the findings and are expected to make a statement next week “advising what action will be taken regarding the investigation.”
The complete statement:
Final Press Release from Ontario County Sheriff Regarding the Death of Kevin A. Ward Jr.
The Ontario County Office of Sheriff has completed its’ investigation into the death of Kevin A. Ward, Jr., which occurred August 9, 2014, at the Canandaigua, New York, Motorsports Park. The entire thorough investigation, including a forensic video enhancement recently received from the New York State Police Laboratory in Albany, has been submitted to the Office of the Ontario County District Attorney for review. The District Attorney’s Office, which has been meeting throughout the investigative process with members of the Sheriff’s Office, will make a statement late next week advising what action will be taken regarding the investigation.
Philip C. Povero, Sheriff
Ontario County, New York
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