A motorcyclist, André Charl Engelmohr (36) died instantly after he crashed into a palisade at a church in Villieria, Moot on Saturday evening.
The accident took place just before 18:00, between 28th and 29th Avenues in Ben Swart Street at the Valley Methodist Church.
It is believed that he lost control of his Kawasaki ZX-12R.
Warren Smith, a friend of the deceased’s brother, said that Engelmohr had a great passion for bikes.
“He always was the life of the party,” said Smith.
Smith and Engelmohr’s younger brother, Benji, met in 2002 and has since been best friends.
“We went to high school together at Hoërskool Transvalia.
“I always saw André as my older brother as Benji and I are five years younger than him.”
Smith moved to Benoni, but they stayed in contact with each other.
He received a phone call from Benji late on Saturday evening to inform him that he will not be able to drive through to Benoni the following day as his brother passed away in an accident.
“Although I haven’t seen André for over eight years, I have always asked Benji how his brother was doing.
“André always made time for his fellow man.
“He was a chilled guy who liked playing some of his favourite music.”
Smith swiftly spoke to Engelmohr’s brother yesterday.
“I could hear in his voice that he was heartbroken.
“Our brother has gone too soon.
“Rest in peace. We will miss you,” said Smith.
Engelmohr matriculated at HTS John Vorster.
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