DA: Kevin Ward had marijuana in his system when hit by Tony Stewart

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 (UPI) -- Ontario County District Attorney Michael Tantillo said Wednesday toxicology reports showed Kevin Ward had marijuana in his system when he was struck and killed by Tony Stewart.

The mention of having marijuana in his system has frustrated people watching the case. Some say the DA was justified in dropping the charges due to the marijuana revelation, but many say it is irrelevant.

so kevin ward was so stoned he was able to psychically force tony stewart's foot down on the accelerator? wow, weed must be pretty AWESOME

— annie (@persicapit) September 24, 2014

I don't see how the Ward family can file a civil suit knowing that he was under the influence of Marijuana. #Stewart

— Justin Tucker (@Smoky_Burnouts1) September 24, 2014

Breaking: Its okay to kill someone as long as that someone smoked weed before. #tonystewart

— Go Hawks (@Tom_Carroll20) September 24, 2014

All these haters are still saying Tony Stewart is a murderer. Maybe all you are high on pot just like Kevin Ward Jr. was! Get over it!

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— PennsylvaniaGuy27 (@RichBohr07) September 24, 2014

"Our son got out of his car during caution while the race was suspended," Pam Ward, Kevin's mother, told the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. "All the other vehicles were reducing speed and not accelerating, except for Tony Stewart, who intentionally tried to intimidate Kevin by accelerating and sliding his car toward him, causing the tragedy.

Stewart is facing no charges over Ward's death but could still face a civil suit from the family.