Pedrie Wannenburg was killed in a Texas car accident, but his wife and children have survived.
Pedrie Wannenburg was a former South African international rugby player. He tragically passed away at the age of 41, on Saturday, April 23, 2022.
As per the reports, Wannenburg had suffered a deadly accident. His vehicle was intersected by a teenager’s vehicle who had been involved in a car chase in Houston.
The South African star played for Ulster between 2010 and 2012. He last played for Austin Elite Rugby in North American Major League Rugby. Before that, he represented Denver Stampede, Oyonnax, and Castres. He also had a long stint with South African Bulls in the southern hemisphere Super 14 competition.
Pedrie Wannenburg’s Wife & Children Have Survived The Car Crash
Wannenburg was traveling with his wife and children when the accident occurred. He was accompanied by his wife, Evette, and two kids, Isabelle and Francois.
According to The Sun, the suspect that hit the vehicle of the Wannenburg family, was a teenager of 16 years. He had been involved in a car chase with police in Houston.
Following the accident, Pedrie and Francois were rushed to the hospital. However, the father had tragically passed away. Evette and Isabelle are doing fine, as they did not suffer any injuries.
The South African club’s president Willem Strauss had confirmed the death news. Meanwhile, his teammates have provided their heartfelt condolences to the grieving family members.
His former team-mate and ex-Irish international Stephen Ferris has tweeted: “Extremely sad news to wake up to this morning. Former teammate at Ulster, Pedrie Wannenburg, has tragically passed away in a car accident.”
“Pedrie was a legend of the game and one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. Thoughts are with his wife Evette and his young kids. #RIP”
Who Is Pedrie Wannenburg’s Wife Evette Wannenburg?
Pedrie Wannenburg had married his wife Evette, while his time at Ulster (2010 – 2012).
After this, the couple welcomed their first child Isabelle. In 2013, the pair yet again welcome a son, Francis, into their family.
According to LinkedIn, Evette has been working as a Skin Health Sales Representative at Medline Industries. She is a graduate of Ulster University, where she passed out with a Masters’s degree in Sports Psychology. She has previously worked for Tri-Tech, Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, and Stella & Dot Family.
Pedrie Wannenburg’s Accident Photo/Video on Twitter
The photos and video of Pedrie Wannenburg’s accident have been shared on Twitter by some witnesses.
One of the photo shows, Wannenburg’s dangerously wrecked car alongside a Fire Engine. The suspect had eventually crashed into the back of Wannenburg’s car near an intersection.