WESTERN CAPE. – Hexvallei Secondary School is mourning the death of Frederico Konstabel (14), a grade 9 learner who according to the school died on Thursday evening. According to the Son newspaper a truck driver allegedly dropped off a matric student for the matric farewell, after which children held onto the truck. Konstabel allegedly lost his grip and fell under the wheels.
The school's management, staff and learners expressed their condolences in a message on social media to Frederico's family, friends and classmates. The school describes his death as a great loss to the school community and says memories of him will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. The circumstances of Frederico's death were not disclosed in the school's message.
Sgt Wesley Twigg, police spokesperson, confirmed that police registered a case of culpable homicide for investigation at approximately 19:40 in Glencoe Way, De Doorns. The circumstances of the incident are being investigated and no one has been arrested yet.
Read the school's full message below:
Dear parents/guardians, learners and members of the community,
with deep sorrow Hexvallei Secondary School bids farewell to our beloved grade 9 learner, Frederico Konstabel, who last night was taken from us in a tragic and sudden manner by death.
Words fail to describe the heartbreak of this unthinkable loss. The passing of a young life leaves a void that will not easily be filled. Our hearts are heavy and our thoughts and prayers are with Frederico's family, friends, classmates, teachers and all those who had the privilege of knowing him.
May you find strength when grief feels overwhelming, find comfort in the beautiful memories and experience peace amid the pain. May you know that you do not have to face this difficult time alone.
Frederico, your life was precious, and your passing leaves a deep void in our school community. Although your time with us ended too soon, your memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew you.
Rest well, Frederico. 
"The Lord is near the brokenhearted, he saves the crushed in spirit." – Psalm 34:19
With heartfelt sympathy,
The Management, staff and learners of Hexvallei Secondary
Sources: SAPS, Hexvallei Secondary School, De Savior TV, Son
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
