A Stellenbosch University student has died after he and a group of friends apparently attempted test the power of their vehicles.
Jacobus Lombard, who is from Worcester in the Western Cape, and a group of hunters apparently tied a rope onto the tow-bars of two Land Rovers in an attempt to test which was the stronger of the two vehicles.
It is believed that the tow-bar of one of the vehicles broke off and hit Lombard in the face.
Police spokesman Captain Sergio Kock confirmed on Monday that the Plooysburg police were investigating an inquest following Lombard’s death.
Kock said the incident happened at about 8.30pm on Friday night .
“The victim, who died on the scene, was standing at the back of one of the vehicles when the incident occurred. The investigation continues,” Kock said.
Lombard’s family members were in Kimberley on Monday but declined to speak to the media.Meanwhile the private men’s hostel where Lombard stayed in Stellenbosch, posted condolences to the family of the second year Bachelor of Science student majoring in social media.
A memorial service will be held on Friday at 10.30am at the Christian Assembly in Worcester.
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