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| Exclusive Video: Remembering Kevin Ward Jr; Ward Family Speaks Out Regarding Son's Death Now That Litigation Settled 05/03/18 05:15pm By: Nick Altmire |
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Ward Sr., parents of Kevin Ward Jr., for their first in depth interview since the death of their son. Kevin Ward Jr. was tragically killed during an August 9, 2014 Empire Super Sprints race at Canandaigua Motorsports Park, when he was struck by a car driven by Tony Stewart, after Kevin exited his vehicle during a race caution following a brush-up with Stewart. Kevin was just twenty years old at the time of his death. Criminal charges were never filed against Stewart, and a civil case filed against Stewart by the Ward family was officially settled on April 12, 2018. Terms of the settlement were sealed by the court. The video below is a full ranging interview with the Wards and is the first time they have been able to share their full story. We wanted to provide as much of the raw version of the interview as possible, so they had an opportunity to tell their full story. It's a little lengthy, but they discuss many aspects of the case. We start out with some background on Kevin Jr., and the impact he was making on the racing world at such a young age. Mr. and Mrs. Ward then take you through the night of the tragic race and the days that followed. They candidly discuss their feelings on the criminal investigation, their decision to file a civil case, as well as sharing stories about Kevin and his accomplishments. The Wards stress that they don't believe Stewart intentionally meant to kill their son, but felt he should be held accountable for what they describe as reckless actions leading up to the accident. They also address, in depth, Kevin's decision to exit his car and the accusations that he was under the influence of marijuana. We also discussed Kevin's legacy. This year marks the fourth year of the Kevin Ward Jr. Scholarship, awarded to a student in the South Lewis district interested in pursing a career in the racing field. An annual scholarship race will take place this year on July 21 in Port Leyden. There will also be a Kevin Ward Jr. Memorial Race on May 19th at the Evans Mills Speedway. |
