Race Car Driver Killed After Being Struck by Tony Stewart’s Car [VIDEO]

Tragedy struck over the weekend when NASCAR driver Tony Stewart's car struck and killed dirt-track racer Kevin Ward, Jr. during a race.

The incident occurred Saturday (August 9) during a dirt-track race in New York.

After Ward's car ran into the wall, the 20-year-old got out of his car, and looked to be visibly upset about the incident. One car swerved to avoid Ward, who was on the track, but Stewart's car struck Ward.

According to ESPN, Ward was pronounced dead Saturday night at a local hospital.

An investigation into the incident is on-going.

The video of the accident may be disturbing to some viewers.