A day after his 18th birthday, Brandon Mitchell, a Grade 11 learner from Suid Natal High was killed in an accident on the N2 near Shelly Beach.
Captain Petros Mpinge said the accident involving a motorbike and a truck occurred yesterday (Wednesday) at about 06:00.
“The young man died on the scene and a culpable homicide case was opened for investigation, to determine the cause of the accident,” he said.
School principal, Jakkie Herbst said Brandon was a good rugby player and a well-liked boy, who took his unique smile everywhere he went.
“He will be missed immensely by his teachers and even more by his friends,” he said.
Condolences have flooded in across social media.
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