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Camera IconMitton was killed in the crash after the Skoda burst into flames. Credit: Unknown\/Supplied<\/p>\nThe Perth man who stabbed his girlfriend multiple times in a domestic violence attack minutes before he was involved in a fiery crash that killed an innocent nurse has been identified.<\/p>\n
Keith Mitton, 42, is the Landsdale man who stabbed his girlfriend of six months at a property in the Tasmanian suburb of Exeter on Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n
The father of one then continued his rampage by fleeing the stabbing scene in a hired blue Skoda before colliding head-on with another car on the West Tamar Highway, which critically injured Tasmanian nurse Elaine Gee.<\/p>\n
Ms Gee, a 39-year-old mother of two, died from her injuries in hospital on Sunday, with her loved ones revealing she had been on her way home from work at Launceston Hospital.<\/p>\n
The stabbing victim, named as Sarah in an online fundraiser, has survived and remains in a stable condition at Launceston General Hospital.<\/p>\n
Camera IconMitton was killed in the crash after the Skoda burst into flames. Credit: Unknown\/Supplied<\/p>\n
Mitton was killed in the crash after the Skoda burst into flames.<\/p>\n
Tasmania Police Detective Inspector Stuart Greenwood previously said officers received reports that the hire car was driving erratically prior to the collision.<\/p>\n
The West has confirmed that Mitton had been living in Landsdale for several years before making his way to Tasmania with his new partner last week.<\/p>\n
Det. Insp. Greenwood said the pair were on a \u201cfamily trip\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe investigation so far revealed that the two parties involved, who are who are known to each other, have been in a relationship for approximately six months,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are in Tasmania visiting family and staying at that (Exeter) address.<\/p>\n
\u201cPolice and emergency services arrived shortly after the stabbing incident, and it was only a matter of moments, quite literally minutes, and the crash was called in.\u201d<\/p>\n
Insp. Greenwood said the woman had two children, who were present at the home but did not see the stabbing. He said Mitton was \u201cnot particularly known\u201d to WA Police.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe woman involved in the stabbing incident, she managed to make a phone call to triple-0. She was then immediately assisted by a family member who returned to the scene, who completed the call and notified police,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Tasmanian MP Jess Greene shared a statement on behalf of the the stabbing victim\u2019s family late Thursday, stating her two daughters were exposed to \u201ctraumatic events\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cHer family is profoundly grateful she survived, but she faces a long physical and emotional recovery,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSarah\u2019s two young daughters were exposed to traumatic events no child should ever have to experience. Their safety, wellbeing and recovery remain the family\u2019s highest priority.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe family also wishes to acknowledge the devastating loss suffered by the family of Elaine Gee. Elaine was a beloved wife, mother, friend and dedicated nurse whose death has left an immeasurable void.\u201d<\/p>\n
The statement said the victim\u2019s family \u201chopes this tragedy serves as a reminder of the devastating and far-reaching impact of family violence, and of the importance of supporting victim-survivors and their children.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe family is deeply grateful for the compassion, support and generosity shown by the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cThose acts of kindness are helping provide stability and hope during an extraordinarily difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n
A GoFundMe<\/a> has been created to support Sarah and her children.<\/p>\n
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Camera IconElaine Gee. Credit: Unknown\/GoFundMe<\/p>\n