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Sussex stabbing: Man killed by motorist following car crash in West Sussex Sussex stabbing: Man killed by motorist following car crash on the A24
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A murder investigation has been launched after a motorist was stabbed to death following a car crash.A murder investigation has been launched after a motorist was stabbed to death following a car crash.
A manhunt is now underway for the knifeman, who got out of his car and stabbed another driver to death after their cars collided on the A24 at Findon, West Sussex on Thursday night, Sussex Police said. A manhunt is now underway for the knifeman, who got out of his car and stabbed another driver to death after their cars collided on the A24 at Findon, West Sussex on Thursday night, Sussex Police said. The a section of the southbound motorway is currently closed at the junction of Cross Lane, Findon.
The killer got out of his car - which was the one in front - after the collision at around 8:40pm and stabbed the man, who died at the scene. Detectives are appealing for witnesses, describing the suspect as a white man, aged between 30 and 40, around six feet tall, skinny with shoulder length brown hair. His car is a pale-coloured, old-style vehicle.
The victim has not been identified, and the killer is still at large. The killer got out of his car - which was the one at the front of the collision - at around 8:40pm and stabbed the other driver and made off in his car.
A police spokesman said: "A suspect who was in the car in front got out and stabbed the driver of the other car. The air ambulance landed and paramedics carried out first aid on the victim but he died at the scene. The victim, a 79-year old man, died at the scene after an air ambulance landed and paramedics had carried out first aid.
"The suspect got back in the vehicle and drove off. Inquiries are ongoing to trace the suspect. The A24 is currently shut in both directions by the Black Horse pub." Detective Chief Inspector Karen Mizzi of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team said: "Officers have been urgently making enquiries overnight to trace the suspect. We need to hear from witnesses who saw the collision, the suspect or the car involved, particularly if anyone filmed the incident or saw anyone filming it.
"Specially trained officers are supporting the victims family at this extremely difficult time."
Anyone with information can contact Sussex Police by ringing 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting Operation Roseberg or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.