Beloved former police colonel dies in T-bone collision
"Fanie, you were a true legend and a man of massive respect among everyone who knew you."
The 52-year-old biker who was left in a critical condition after his motorcycle crashed into an SUV on the R563 Hekpoort road died in hospital soon after his arrival.
The biker was later identified as Fanie van der Watt, a former colonel at the Sandton Police.
Fanie was traveling on the R563 on his motorcycle near the Cradle of Humankind on Sunday, 15 January, when an SUV allegedly swerved in front of him, causing a T-bone collision. ER24 paramedics were called to the scene and upon arrival found him lying on the road. He had sustained numerous critical injuries and was stabilised by the paramedics. Fanie was rushed to hospital, but succumbed to the injuries shortly after arrival.
Photo: Facebook.
Family and friends described him as a man who was as tough as nails and very trustworthy.
“You [Fanie] were certainly one of the best police officers I ever had the pleasure of serving with,” said Jennu Naidoo, one of his colleagues, in a post on Facebook.
“Your leadership and courage will always be remembered. You have served well.”
“Rest In Peace, Fanie, you were a true legend and a man of massive respect among everyone who knew you,” said Peter Klurge in a Facebook post.
“Fanie, my beloved brother-in-law, enjoy your heavenly voyage,” said Charmain Wilson Robbertse.
Fanie van der Watt’s funeral will be held on Saturday, 21 January at 2pm at Fourways Memorial Park, 1 Memorial Lane, Craigavon, Johannesburg.
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