PH taxi driver Stephen Nero, 43, was attacked and killed by a man posing as a passenger along Hamilton Siding Road, Wallerfield, on Friday night.
According to police, Nero, of Denny Road, Valencia, was stabbed in the neck and back by his attacker around 8.30 pm. Police found Nero bleeding from stab wounds on the roadway when they arrived at the scene.
The engine and lights to his grey Nissan AD Wagon were found on and there was blood in and on the vehicle.
The murder came as a shock to his family, who said he usually doesn’t work after 6 pm as he is a practicing Seventh Day Adventist.
Nero’s family members have reportedly told police they believe he was set up by a woman he was dating.