Beloved Pretoria father identified as victim of fatal N4 crash
The man killed when his vehicle slammed into a bridge pillar on the N4 has been identified as Eddie de Sousa, a beloved father of two.
The Pretoria father who died in a horrific crash on the N4 East earlier this week has been identified as Eddie de Sousa.
De Sousa, who was in his late 40s, died after his vehicle crashed into a bridge pillar beneath Simon Vermooten Road in the Equestria area on Tuesday, August 18.
Laerskool Tygerpoort has since confirmed his death, describing him as the beloved father of two of its learners.
In a heartfelt message, the school said its community had learnt of De Sousa’s tragic and sudden death with great sadness.
“In this incredibly difficult time, we carry the De Sousa family in our hearts,” the school said.
The school said it hoped the family would find strength, comfort and peace in the days ahead and that their memories of Eddie would provide comfort during their grief.
“From everyone at Laerskool Tygerpoort – we are thinking of you, praying for you and walking this road with you. May Eddie’s memory always be a blessing.”
It is understood that De Sousa was raising his two children following the death of his wife, who reportedly died after the birth of their second child. This information has, however, not yet been independently confirmed by Rekord.
The Volunteer Emergency Medical Response Unit (VEMRU) previously said it was called to the N4 East at about 14:30 on Tuesday.
Responders found a single vehicle that had collided with a bridge pillar at what appeared to be high speed.
De Sousa was found heavily entrapped in the driver’s seat and showed no signs of life. He was declared dead at the scene.
VEMRU members assisted City of Tshwane firefighters in using specialised hydraulic rescue equipment, commonly known as the Jaws of Life, to extricate him from the wreckage.
The scene was handed over to police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Traffic was delayed for several hours while emergency services and law enforcement officials worked at the scene.
VEMRU extended its condolences to De Sousa’s family and loved ones.
Also read: Man killed after car slams into N4 bridge pillar in Pretoria East
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