Driver dies after being hit by Stewart

An American racing driver has died after being struck by the car of three-time Nascar champion Tony Stewart during a local sprint race in New York.

Stewart and Kevin Ward Jr, 20, had collided on the previous lap of the dirt track race on Saturday.

Ward then climbed out of his car and was on track confronting Stewart when he was struck by the American's car.

Ontario County Sheriff Philip Povero said his department's investigation into the incident is not criminal.

Povero added Stewart, 43, was "fully cooperative" and appeared "very upset".

The American, who frequently competes at local sprint car events, was questioned by police and released.

Stewart made his debut in the Sprint Cup, Nascar's premier stock car series, in 1999 and since secured 48 wins in 542 starts

The sheriff has asked people who recorded video of the crash to provide copies for investigators to review.

Stewart-Haas Racing, the Nascar team of which Stewart is co-owner, said in a statement: "A tragic accident took place last night during a sprint car race in which Tony Stewart was participating.

"Tony was unhurt, but a fellow competitor lost his life. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

"We're still attempting to sort through all the details and we appreciate your understanding during this difficult time."

The statement did not address whether Stewart would race as scheduled in a round of the Sprint Cup, Nascar's premier stock car series, at Watkins Glen on Sunday.

The track, which hosted the local dirt-track event at Canandaigua Motorsports Park, located 30 miles south-east of Rochester in upstate New York, cancelled the remainder of the race within five minutes of the incident.

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