NASCAR champ, Tony Stewart has allegedly gone into hiding succeeding the killing of a driver for possible criminal and civil charges against him.
Tony Stewart, 43-year old has allegedly left his hometown in Columbus, Indiana after the incident in which he collided and killed a young driver, Kevin Ward Jr., aged 20 last August 9. Currently, the authorities are in continuing investigation with the aid of a second video of the said fatal crash that led to the driver's death.
Tony Stewart is reportedly seen hitting Kevin Ward Jr. with his rear right tire pulling the victim underneath his car and then throwing him in the air, the video shown. According to the autopsy, Kevin Ward Jr. death was caused by the massive blunt trauma on his head.
The three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion, Tony Stewart is reportedly cooperating with the authorities however he is staying on his property outside his hometown.
After Tony Stewart seemingly killed the driver, he was attacked by fans and critics on a social media site. Fans bashed the champion saying that the event looks like a homicide. But Ontario County Sheriff Philip Povero said that the initial findings have not indicated any basis for any criminal charges.
The family and friends of Kevin Ward Jr. are hopeful about the new lead caused by the second video in the investigation of the incident.
Following the incident that took the life of Kevin Ward Jr. and the continuing investigation, sources recently claim possible criminal and civil charges against Tony Stewart for his alleged killing of the driver.
According to the statement issued on SB Nation, Meri Van Blarcom-Gupko, a lawyer who specializes in motorsports-related legal issues at Wiley Malehorn Sirota and Raynes in Morristown, N.J., Tony Stewart might face possible criminal and civil charges. The possible criminal charge is said to be murder or first degree manslaughter. It is considered as the most serious case, obtaining a conviction on either count would hinge on the prosecution being able to determine Tony Stewart's intent however will poise as a challenge especially when the evidence are publicly presented. Another possible charge is a manslaughter or criminally negligent homicide charge. It would place a burden on the district attorney to show Tony Stewart's behavior. Vehicular homicide charges are not applicable to the incident because he was not under the influence of drugs and alcohol nor does have a bad driving record.
Several civil charges are also cited. Among the cases are a wrongful death lawsuit, a lawsuit could also be filed against Canandaigua and Tony Stewart's sponsors can also be sued. However, Meri Van Blarcom-Gupko also said that there is no evidence or known facts that support the filing of any charges for now.
With the ongoing investigation, Tony Stewart will just wait to try and find some legal ways out of the agreement to avoid going through the criminal and civil processes.
Tony Stewart was also rumored to be retiring after killing the driver following his alleged hiding outside his hometown for possible criminal and civil charges against him.
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