Pedrie Johannes Wannenburg was a South African rugby union player. Let’s look into his recent car accident in more detail.
In North American Major League Rugby, he most recently coached Austin Elite Rugby.
After two years with Irish club Ulster, he played for Austin in 2018, Denver Stampede in the now-defunct PRO Rugby League of North America, and Castres Olympique for two seasons.
Who Is Petrie Wannenburg Wife Evette Wannenburg?
Petrie Wannenburg’s wife works for Medline Industries as a Skin Health Sales Representative.
She has a master’s degree in science from Ulster University and has worked as a sales and business manager for various businesses.
In Ulster, Petrie married Evette. Wannenburg became a Christian while in South Africa, where he had struggled with drugs and alcohol.
The couple has two lovely children. In 2013, Petrie gave birth to a daughter, Isabel, and fathered a boy, Francois, for the second time.
Petrie Wannenburg Car Accident Death Details
Petrie Wannenburg was reportedly struck by a youngster who had been in a car chase with Houston cops.
According to reports from Harris County in Houston, Texas, in America, a high-speed chase of a vehicle occurred after a suspected juvenile driver refused to pull over for authorities.
According to reports, the chase reached speeds of up to 100 miles per hour at times. The suspect vehicle collided with the car Wannenburg and his family were traveling on the same route.
Wannenburg died seemingly instantly, while his son was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition with major injuries, where he underwent emergency surgery. Wannenburg’s wife, Evette, and daughter were unharmed in the accident.
Stephen Ferris, a former teammate, and ex-Irish International, tweeted: “This morning’s news was depressing.
“Pedrie Wannenburg, a former Ulster teammate, died tragically in a car accident.
Petrie Wannenburg Net Worth
At his death, Petrie Wannenburg had a net worth of roughly $3 million. He was one of his generation’s wealthiest rugby players.
Wannenburg played 20 times for the Springboks between 2002 and 2007 and two years for Ulster from 2010 to 2012.
Before joining Ulster in 2010, Wannenburg won three Super Rugby championships with the Bulls and was the first player to reach 100 appearances for the Pretoria-based side.
Wannenburg joined the Denver Stampede in early 2016 and served as the team’s captain.