Teen arrested for Pedrie Wannenburg car crash
Updated | By Nathan Daniels
Texas police have arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with the death of former Springbok rugby player Pedrie Wannenburg.
Wannenburg died in a multi-vehicle crash in Texas on Friday.
He died in Austin when a vehicle fleeing police crashed into the back of the one driven by the 41-year-old rugby player and coach.
The Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed the arrest of the teenager on Sunday.
He has been charged with felony murder, reckless and aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, and aggravated assault causing bodily injury.
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His two young children and wife were in the car at the time of the accident.
Gonzalez said Wannenburg's 8-year-old son Francois is in critical condition in hospital while his 10-year-old sister Isabelle and wife Evette escaped serious injuries.
Wannenburg moved to the United States six years ago. He worked in the refrigeration industry and also coached the West Houston Lions.
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Update #3: the suspect. 16 yrs of age, has been charged with felony murder, Reckless Aggravated Assault-Serious Bodily Injury, and 3X Aggravated Assault-Bodily Injury. His two passengers, also 16 yrs of age, sustained non-life threatening injuries. The deceased male has 1/3 https://t.co/6neCOkGbhQ
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) April 23, 2022
been identified as Pedrie Wannenberg (41). His 8-yr-old male passenger has life-threatening injuries & remains in critical condition. A 10-yr-old female passenger has no reported injuries. The suspect struck 3 vehicles. A 4th vehicle was unable to stop in time & struck one 2/3
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) April 23, 2022
of the initial vehicles struck, We appreciate the assistance from LifeFlight and @cyfairfd EMS. Our condolences go out to the victim’s family and pray for a full recovery for those injured. 3/3
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) April 23, 2022
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