UPDATE: Grandfather identified in fatal crash
61-year-old Randfontein grandfather killed in fatal car crash in Wheatlands during the weekend identified by family.
The man killed in the crash in Wheatlands during last weekend has been identified as the 61-year-old Randfonteiner, Alan Kolesky. The identity of his grandson who also died in the crash has not been confirmed officially.
After the tragic news was made public, social media overflowed with comments and condolences to the family.
On Saturday, 19 August, Kolesky and his grandson who were travelling together in a bakkie, died following a head-on collision with another vehicle. It is believed they were on their way to the local pigeon club at about 7pm when the accident happened.
Read the initial article here: Grandfather, grandson die in car crash
Russel Meiring, ER24 spokesperson, confirmed to the Herald on Tuesday that Kolesky passed away before paramedics arrived on scene. He added that the child was thrown from the bakkie, sustaining serious injuries, and was taken to Lenmed Hospital by ambulance. There it was decided he should be airlifted to another hospital for treatment, but sadly, he passed away before that could be arranged.
“The driver of the other vehicle was fortunate enough to only sustain minor injuries,” Meiring said.
On scene the following morning, the Herald met up with local traffic department officials, who mentioned that Lazar Avenue has claimed many lives.
Kolesky was regularly seen at both the Randfontein Oval Track and Pigeon Club. According to a family member, he lived his whole life in Randfontein. He matriculated at Randfontein High School (RHS) and worked his entire career on a mine. He was also a well-known sportsman in his early years, and was part of the local pigeon club, flying pigeons for more than 40 years. He loved his pigeons and also bred them.
Kolesky’s family said they will always remember him for being an honest person.
His funeral will take place at the NG Church Randfontein North at 12 noon on Thursday, 24 August.
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