Rest in peace. Bobby East, a former racing champion, has died after a fatal stabbing encounter. He was once 37.
The NASCAR driver had been filling up his automotive at an Orange County, California, gasoline station when he was stabbed by another individual, according to NBC News.
The Westminster Police Department arrived at the scene on Wednesday, July 13, and located East mendacity at the floor and “suffering from a serious stab wound to the chest,” in accordance to a press release. The officers had attempted life-saving measures till native paramedics arrived to delivery East to a local trauma center where he eventually succumbed to his injury.
An investigation into the late athlete’s death is ongoing, although the police named Trent William Millsap as a suspect in the murder case. After officials tried to serve Millsap — whom they described as an armed “temporary” — with an arrest warrant on Friday, July 15, he “changed into confrontational” and was once shot and killed in a police capturing. Further details have not begun to be launched.
“NASCAR is saddened to learn of the tragic death of Bobby East,” the racing group advised the Associated Press in a commentary on Saturday, July 16. “We prolong our private and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Bobby, a true racer.”
East used to be a three-time United States Auto Club (USAC) National Champion, who notably won tournaments in 2004, 2012 and 2013. He was once additionally the youngest driver to win a USAC midget race at the age of 16. In addition to his USAC competitive tenure, the California local raced for the NASCAR nationwide traveling collection circuit between 2005 and 2008. East had won 48 nationwide titles all over his racing occupation.
“Very sad to listen of the tragic incident involving Legend USAC driver Bobby East. He was once one heck of a wheelman. Thoughts and prayers to his circle of relatives,” former racing champion (*37*)Todd Bodine tweeted on Saturday.
Throughout his career, East drove for the likes of Tony Stewart Racing and RFK Racing golf equipment.
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“The information of this murder is Tragic and incorrect. He and his family were true racers,” RFK owner (*37*)Brad Keselowski wrote by way of Twitter after news of the overdue racer’s death broke. “Prayers for justice and peace.”
The two-time USAC Silver Crown champion is survived by means of his father, USAC Hall of Fame car builder (*37*)Bob East, mother (*37*)Janice East and sisters (*37*)Amy and (*37*)Alison. Janice, for her phase, confirmed her son’s passing on Saturday and shared the USAC’s obituary by way of Facebook along a center emoji.
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