Although NASCAR driver Tony Stewart is not currently facing criminal charges in the death of another driver, he is not officially in the clear. "This is an ongoing investigation, and all options remain available," Sheriff Philip C. Povero of Ontario County, New York, said Monday. "We're continuing to gather and analyze every piece of evidence we can." Stewart hit and killed another driver who was walking on a track during a dirt-track race in upstate New York on Saturday night, authorities said. Kevin Ward Jr., 20, died from injuries suffered in the incident at the Empire Super Sprints series event at the Canandaigua Motorsports Park.
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"All options remain available," sheriff says
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Video shows Stewart's car hitting Kevin Ward Jr. as he walked on track near vehicle
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Tony Stewart says he can't describe how sad he is after the accident
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"There aren't words to describe the sadness I feel about the accident that took the life of Kevin Ward Jr.," Stewart said Sunday, according to a written statement tweeted by @placeholder.
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"@placeholder was unhurt, but a fellow competitor lost his life.
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"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and fellow competitors of @placeholder," NASCAR said in a written statement Sunday.
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"We support @placeholder's decision to miss today's race, and we will continue to respect the process and timeline of the local authorities and will continue to monitor this situation moving forward."