Racer was driving in a dirt - track area when he hit a competitor who was walking . Kevin Ward Jr. died of his injuries received at the track . Authorities are investigating . Ward Sr. said the race was the only time he had ever seen his son get out of the car while it was still on the track . Ward failed to return to the track Friday during a practice session .
Racer was driving in a dirt - track area when he hit a competitor who was walking . Kevin Ward Jr. died of his injuries received at the track . Authorities are investigating . Ward failed to return to the track Friday during a practice session .