Fatal Accident at Canandaigua Motorsports Park Remains under Investigation

 
 

The investigation into the death of Kevin Ward, Jr. in a sprint car accident on Saturday night at Canandaigua Motorsports Park in New York will continue for another couple of weeks.

Investigators are working on gathering evidence and developing a racetrack crash reconstruction, according to Sheriff Philip C. Povero of the Ontario County Sheriff’s Department. He stated that when a thorough investigation is complete, those involved with the investigation will meet with the Ontario County District Attorney’s Office and discuss all aspects of the investigation. It will be then when authorities may release information concerning the accident.

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Autopsy Results Released in Fatal Sprint Car Accident

  
 

New York’s Ontario County Sheriff Phil Povero conducted a press conference on Monday evening to release the autopsy findings on Kevin Ward, Jr. Ward was fatally injured in a Sprint car accident at a dirt track in upstate New York on Saturday night.

In 2014 only, there were 38,724 such accidents — 4,000 fewer than in 2013. 2015 saw fatal collisions and injury collisions jump to nearly 40,000. In 2016, the number fell again, to less than 36,000. In 2017, the number of motor vehicle fatalities was 1,841; down 2.8% from 2016 (1,895). The number of serious injuries decreased to 9,960 in 2017; down 7.4% from 2016 (10,760).

According to a press release, Ontario County Coroner Kevin Henderson found that the cause of death was massive blunt force trauma. No other information regarding the autopsy findings will be released.

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Investigation into Fatal Sprint Car Accident Continues

The Ontario County Sheriff’s Department is still investigating a Winged Sprint Car accident that happened late Saturday night at Canandaigua Motorsports Park in Canandaigua, New York. NASCAR driver Tony Stewart was racing in that event and was involved in the accident as the boston car accident attorneys declared at court.

A chp traffic report was released by the sheriff’s department and tweeted by NASCAR reporters explains that Stewart and Kevin Ward, Jr. had contact in the race and the action was operating under the caution flag. Ward left his race car and walked down the track onto the racing surface. According to the report, Stewart and another car were in tandem and approached Ward who was gesturing to the cars. The first car swerved to avoid Ward while Stewart’s rear tire struck Ward.

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Tony Stewart Involved in Fatal Incident at Dirt Track

 
 

A Winged Sprint car driver suffered fatal injuries after an incident with a NASCAR driver at a New York dirt track.

NASCAR driver Tony Stewart was participating in a dirt track race at Canandaigua Motorsports Park in Canandaigua, New York when he and another driver, identified as Kevin Ward, Jr., 20,  had contact on the track. Ward left his race car and approached Stewart’s car on foot. It was then when Stewart reportedly struck Ward with his Winged Sprint car.

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Interview: Pro Sean Rash Talks Bowling

Sean Rash been on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) circuit for nine years and keeps his competition “on the ball”. Fresh off of a win at the World Tour Bowling Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada, the 2012 Player of the Year tells WKVI’s Anita Goodan his rich history in the sport and how leagues can increase player count. Anita gives Rash a tip as well:  Sean Rash

Area Coach and Players Participate in North/South All-Star Game

(L-R) Matt Hurford, Tim Roth, Zach Shidler
(L-R) Matt Hurford, Tim Roth, Zach Shidler

The Kankakee Valley was well represented at the 46th annual North/South All-Star football game. Winamac coach Tim Roth was honored with being named the head coach of the North team which also included Zach Shidler of Winamac and Matt Hurford of Culver. On an incredibly warm evening both Hurford and Shidler saw a considerable amount of playing time throughout the game, which ended with the South winning 27-6. While Hurford played his usual defensive end position, Shidler lined up as a wide receiver and had a pass reception in the 4th quarter. Despite the outcome of the game, Roth, Shidler, and Hurford were all smiles afterwards and acknowledged that it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that they will never forget. Continue reading

Phil Shabi Named Head Boys Basketball Coach at North Judson-San Pierre

North Judson-San Pierre High School’s athletic department is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Phil Shabi as its new basketball coach. He is a 1996 graduate of Wheeler High School and 2001 graduate of Purdue University. Last season, Shabi served as assistant boys basketball coach at Canyon Springs, Nevada High School which captured the 2011 Class 4A State Championship. From 2006-2010, he was head boys basketball coach at Clark, Nevada High School. Prior to that, Shabi was Director of Physical Education and Athletics as well as the head boys basketball coach at Unity Middle School, in Delray Beach, Florida.

Mr. Shabi will serve as a Health and P.E. teacher at the North Judson-San Pierre Middle School.

Freddie Bauer Hits Tenth Hole-in-One

Master golfer, Freddie Bauer, of Monterey, is back from Florida, but not before registering his 10th hole-in-one before leaving. He hit his 10th at a course in Sebring. It was a 155 yard, par three hole, and he used a six iron.

He got his first one on Labor Day in 1969 at the Plymouth Country Club and has that first ball. Freddie reports that he has not kept any of the following nine balls. Since 2009, he has recorded four hole-in-ones.