
Flags Ordered at Half-Staff, Plus Tommy Hayden’s Statement About Nicky, and Tributes from NASCAR
Tributes in a variety of forms are pouring in for Nicky Hayden, one of Owensboro's favorite sons, who passed away early Monday from injuries sustained in a bicycle accident in which he was struck by a car.
Owensboro Mayor Tom Watson has directed all city of Owensboro flags to be flown at half-staff in Nicky's honor.
Plus, Nicky's brother, Tommy, issued the following statement Monday afternoon:
And NASCAR drivers, many of whom called Nicky their friend, paid tribute on Twitter throughout the day:
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