The death of Wilfred Jacobs, who died when his truck went over the pier at the V&A Waterfront, left his faimily in shock.
|||Cape Town - While the investigation continues into the incident in which a truck that went over the pier into the water at the V&A Waterfront, killing one man, friends and colleagues are shocked by the death.
Wilfred Jacobs worked as a maintenance man for the Waterfront and lost his life after the vehicle he was driving veered off the East Pier on Sunday afternoon
Despite the efforts of two pilots, based at a nearby helicopter company, to save him, Jacobs, 33, was declared dead on the scene by paramedics.
It is still unclear what caused the truck to veer off the pier.
A passenger in the vehicle at the time managed to get to safety.
Waterfront spokeswoman Carla White said the man was receiving counselling.
He had not yet been named.
“The car was taken out of the water on Monday and now police can continue with their investigation and determine the cause of the accident.”
White added that talks were being held with the Jacobs family and that the Waterfront was ready to help them in any way it could.
“We are working with the family and arrangements will be made with them, we will offer any assistance we can.”
Friends and colleagues posted messages of condolence and some of disbelief on Facebook.
“Wilfred you will be missed. A one-of-a-kind, a guy that highlighted mischief. It is really a sad day and you can feel it in the office air, just silence and the whispers of your name. Bru you are already missed.”
Another comment simply read: “RIP dear colleague, indeed a sad day at work, you will be dearly missed.”
Another colleague said: “Only the Lord knows why.”
A police spokesman said an inquest had been opened and the investigation could take anything from six months to two years to complete.
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Cape Argus