Pedrie Wannenburg
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He always showed great commitment both on and off the pitch
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Thon country needs shutting down. What an utterly needless and tragic thing to happen.According to local news station KHOU-11, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a deputy had attempted to pull over a 16-year-old suspect, only for the car to speed away and lead to a chase.
The suspect eventually crashed into the back of Wannenburg's car near an intersection.
Gonzalez further stated that the 41-year-old - along with his son Francois - was flown to hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.
His wife Evette and daughter Isabelle escaped serious injury.
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Re: Pedrie Wannenburg
A fine player and adopted Ulsterman gone too soon
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Couldn't put it better, myself, Merv. Pedrie and Ulster were very good for each other. I had a lot of time for the big lad.big mervyn wrote: ↑Sat Apr 23, 2022 11:42 am That's tragic news. Very fond memories of Pedrie. He'll always be remembered here as part of that 2012 side. He was good for Ulster and I think Ulster was good for him at that time. Always looked as if he he left everything on the pitch. RIP
I know we can'r generalise but Dave's not far off the truth, there's something really odd about American society.
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They say the same about us.solidarity wrote: ↑Sat Apr 23, 2022 8:00 pm
I know we can'r generalise but Dave's not far off the truth, there's something really odd about American society.
Maybe the wrong time to debate this, but as a South African, P3 would have been at least twice as likely to die on the roads at home than in the US. (Considerably more by some statistical measurements).
2 road fatalities every minute and I'm sure nearly everyone here will know of some tragedy personally. In Ulster, we shouldn't be looking at other shores and tutting complacently.
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Much more likely to be murdered in SA too.BR wrote: ↑Sun Apr 24, 2022 2:06 pmThey say the same about us.solidarity wrote: ↑Sat Apr 23, 2022 8:00 pm
I know we can'r generalise but Dave's not far off the truth, there's something really odd about American society.
Maybe the wrong time to debate this, but as a South African, P3 would have been at least twice as likely to die on the roads at home than in the US. (Considerably more by some statistical measurements).
2 road fatalities every minute and I'm sure nearly everyone here will know of some tragedy personally. In Ulster, we shouldn't be looking at other shores and tutting complacently.
The legal gun culture in the US is seriously f*cked up though. Deaths caused by firearms among the young has now overtaken deaths in car accidents for the first time.
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Just so saddened by this news. Pedrie was a most likeable character, and an incredibly quick-witted and funny guy.
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It's not strictly speaking solely a road safety issue. It's the issue of bystander deaths resulting from police chases. Particularly in Texas. The figures keep rising and nothing seems to change.BR wrote:They say the same about us.solidarity wrote: ↑Sat Apr 23, 2022 8:00 pm
I know we can'r generalise but Dave's not far off the truth, there's something really odd about American society.
Maybe the wrong time to debate this, but as a South African, P3 would have been at least twice as likely to die on the roads at home than in the US. (Considerably more by some statistical measurements).
2 road fatalities every minute and I'm sure nearly everyone here will know of some tragedy personally. In Ulster, we shouldn't be looking at other shores and tutting complacently.
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Loved watching him play such sad news.
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sums up my thoughts perfectly.big mervyn wrote: ↑Sat Apr 23, 2022 11:42 am That's tragic news. Very fond memories of Pedrie. He'll always be remembered here as part of that 2012 side. He was good for Ulster and I think Ulster was good for him at that time. Always looked as if he he left everything on the pitch. RIP
Rice University RFC has a gofundme and 7s tournament to support the family - doing brilliantly so far, but if anyone wants to bump the pot further here's the link - https://www.gofundme.com/f/pedrie-wanne ... fundraiser