Beloved medic dies in crash
The fatal accident claimed the lives of popular medic Corrie Lamprecht and his wife Patty.
For nearly 40 years, paramedic Corrie Lamprecht (65) rescued people at accident scenes. His wife Patty (59) worked for many years at the landmark Sayidi Farm Store in Sea Park.
In a tragic irony, Corrie and Patty died in a car crash at the notorious ‘Confusion Junction’ intersection in Port Shepstone recently.
The fatal accident has left the South Coast community in shock. Family, friends and former work colleagues are devastated.
The couple is survived by their sons, Wesley and JP.
Wesley’s wife, Tanya, said her in-laws set such an incredible example for the family to follow, and will be tremendously missed.
“They were wonderful grandparents to my son, Cayde. They will never know the legacy and impact they made on so many people’s lives.”
Corrie began his medic career in Durban. He retired from the KZN Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) after 30 years of service.
He was a shift leader for 18 years and worked closely with his colleagues, hardly ever skipping a day of work.
Friend and colleague, Manikum Krishna (Toots), said Corrie’s sudden death had left many far and wide reeling.
Manikum worked with him for 30 years. He and his colleagues described him as a ‘gentle giant’ who had a ‘heart of gold’.
“He was a caring, fair and wise man who deeply loved his ‘liefie’ (Patty), his children and work. He also loved to cook, eat good food, listen to music and of course, work out in the gym,” he said.
Manikum said Corrie always made a plan to help anyone, even when off-duty. He described him as a punctual, courteous ambulance driver, someone who always shared his food on a shift.”
Heidi Morom, former owner of Sayidi Farm Stall in Sea Park, said there are no words to describe how Patty’s death has left and many others feeling devastated.
“We worked together for more than 20 years. She was hard-working and loyal,” she said.
“The memories are endless and precious. Patty was loved by so many. She will be missed and never forgotten.”
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