Kariong: Alleged road rage stabbing victim collapses after driving car away from attack scene
An alleged road rage incident has ended with a man being stabbed and collapsing as he searched for help from residents.
Police are appealing for information after the man was stabbed at Kariong on Thursday night following what is being reported as a road rage incident.
At about 8pm, emergency services were called to James Russell Drive at Kariong, following reports of an assault.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Officers attached to the Brisbane Water police district attended and established a crime scene at the location.
Police were told a 42-year-old man was assaulted by two men and during the altercation, one of the men produced a knife and stabbed the man in the abdomen.
The two men left in what is believed to be a blue Commodore sedan before police arrived.
The injured man managed to drive in his car to a nearby residence, before collapsing.
He was treated at the scene by Ambulance Paramedics before being conveyed by ambulance under police escort to Gosford hospital in a critical condition.
As inquiries into the incident are ongoing, police are appealing for anyone with information or dashcam vision in the vicinity of the M1 or James Russell Drive at Kariong, to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
