NASCAR legend Bobby East stabbed to dying at fuel station

Bobby East, a NASCAR legend and three-time USAC Nationwide Champion driver, died earlier this week after being stabbed at a California fuel station, in line with police. He was 37.

Police recognized Trent William Millsap because the suspect, describing him as a “recognized” transient in California who steadily stays close to motels in Westminster, Backyard Grove, and Anaheim. No arrest has been made because the suspect stays at giant.

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Officers arrived on the scene round 5:50 p.m. Tuesday after receiving reviews of a stabbing at a fuel station situated on Westminster Boulevard, in line with police. East was discovered with a stab wound to the chest, and officers tried life-saving measures till the paramedics might arrive.

East was then transported to an area trauma middle, the place he later died from his accidents, officers stated.

The racecar driver had a prolific profession, turning into the youngest racer on the time to win a USAC nationwide function occasion when he was 16 years outdated. He went on to win the 2012 Sumar Traditional Terre Haute, making historical past because it put him on the quick record of 9 different drivers who've received in filth and pavement races in all three nationwide divisions.

General, East boasted a complete of twenty-two USAC Nationwide Midget function wins.