NASCAR icon Bobby East, 37, is MURDERED in California

NASCAR star Bobby East, 37, died after being stabbed in one California Gas station.

Police have arrested Trent William Millsap, 27, who allegedly stabbed the three-time USAC champion in the chest while he was refueling in Westminster on Wednesday.

East was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

“The victim was found on the ground with a serious stab wound to the chest,” Westminister Police said in a statement. “Officials attempted life-saving measures until OCFA paramedics arrived and took the victim to a local trauma center, where the victim succumbed to his injuries.”

NASCAR star Bobby East, 37, (above) died after being stabbed to death at a California gas station

Police have arrested Trent William Millsap, 27, who allegedly stabbed East and another man at a gas station in Westminster, California on Wednesday

Police said first responders rushed to the 76 gas station on Westminster Boulevard to help the victim, who was taken to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries

Police said Millsap, a passerby who frequents the area, was also accused of stabbing another man at the 76 gas station before allegedly attacking East.

East, from Torrance, California, was a star in the racing world, winning three USAC national driver titles in 2012 and 2013 and winning the SAC Silver Crown Championships.

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