Pedrie Wannenburg, who played 20 Tests but unluckily missed out twice on going to the 2003 and 2007 World Cups, was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Texas, as a high-speed police chase ended in tragic circumstances.

We are devastated at the passing of Vodacom Bulls legend Pedrie Wannenburg.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Wannenburg family ?? pic.twitter.com/ePecg3nSYU

— Official Blue Bulls (@BlueBullsRugby) April 23, 2022

Willem Strauss, president of Wannenburg's former union the Bulls, along with the union confirmed the news.

Former Junior Springbok coach Loffie Eloff, a close confidante of the tough flanker, also expressed his shock.

Police chase ends in deadly multi-vehicle crash in Harris County | https://t.co/28G311dmIi

Prayers with Pedrie’s son & family#RIP #PedrieWannenburg https://t.co/Tpa49KDnNJ

— Warren Brosnihan (@WarrenBroz) April 23, 2022

According to a local news station, 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.

Absolutely stunned! Had a conversation with him just the other day! R.I.P Pedrie Wannenburg ?? pic.twitter.com/jTpVAQEPh7

— Jurie van vuuren™ (@Jurievanvuuren) April 23, 2022

The suspect eventually crashed into the back of Wannenburg's car near an intersection.

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