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Mortuary confirms Bosasa boss Gavin Watson killed in car crash – Pictures

Bosasa executive Gavin Watson has been killed in a ‘horrific’ car accident in the early hours of Monday morning close to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.
The SABC reported that Watson died in the accident but Bosasa spokesperson Papa Leshabane could not confirm it. Yes I can confirm the accident but I do not have further information. I cannot say for certain that he has died as I am only heading to the accident scene now,” said Leshabane.

Gavin Watson's car

“I am going to the scene and I have another team heading to the mortuary. I am stuck in the Gilloolys traffic. A statement issued by Lieutenant-Colonel Katlego Mogale, confirmed that a 73-year- old man was involved in an accident near the O. R. Tambo International Airport.

Gavin Watson's car

“It is reported that the man was driving into the airport precinct, when he allegedly lost control of his vehicle and collided with a concrete pillar holding up a highway bridge.

Gavin Watson's car

The victim was certified dead on the scene by paramedics and a case of culpable homicide has been opened for investigation. The identity of the man is being withheld until his next of kin has been notified of his passing,” the statement said.

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Source: News24