(Reuters] Pedrie Wannenburg, a former Springbok loose-forward, was struck and killed by a vehicle in Texas. This accident occurred in Texas.

Wannenburg (41), played for 20 Boks matches between 2002-2007 and was very close to being chosen for France’s World Cup winning squad.

He was also a member of the Irish team Ulster, and Castres in France before moving to America in 2016.

He died when a 16-year-old driver led police on a high-speed chase and crashed into the back of Wannenburg’s car at an intersection, according to local media.

The vehicle was driven by the husband and his two children. They were not injured but are now recovering.

He was also the first player to complete 100 Super Rugby matches with Bulls and won the title in 2007 and 2009.