A series of funeral videos has sparked a conversation about Damian McKeith, a 16-year-old from Randfontein who lost his life in a tragic road accident.
Damian McKeith, born in 2001, was a learner at Laerskool Randfontein along with MC Prinsloo, both of whom lost their life in a car crash in the early hours of a Tuesday morning in 2017.
@y.mckeith ♬ Scars in Heaven – Casting Crowns
Further, the accident took place in 2017, but the videos of their funeral have been going around after a close family member uploaded them on TikTok.
According to the police, McKeith was in the car with Prinsloo, his mother Zurita, and brother Morne, who were on the way to support their older brother Franco’s rugby match in Naboomspruit.
However, before they could reach their destination, the car collided on the highway, and Prinsloo and McKeith sadly lost their lives.
Franco drove past the accident scene but didn’t realize it was his own family
After the medical team rushed to the scene, they confirmed that Zurita had sustained shoulder injuries and broken ribs, whereas Morne’s condition was critical.
Moreover, the tragic news reached the principal of Laerskool Randfontein, who sent a sympathetic message to McKeith and Princloo’s families. He mentioned that the staff members and other students will greatly miss the learners.
@y.mckeith ♬ Now You Belong to Heaven – Mari Olsen Onsøien
Since Pandfontein’s community learned about the deaths, they have been sending the affected families messages of encouragement on Facebook.
Likewise, Franco dedicated the following rugby matches to his brothers, who looked up to him for sports as well as life advice.
Despite winning the title, Franco revealed that the win felt bitter after the unfortunate loss of McKeith and Princloo.
Condolence messages flood for Damian McKeith after videos in TikTok go viral
Soon after the incident in 2017, local news reported the event and released exclusive photos of the boys.
As years passed by, the accident was forgotten by the community as well as netizens until the video of their funeral was uploaded by a family member.
Likewise, the clip showcased young boys, most probably McKeith’s friends, carrying the casket for the final rituals.
@y.mckeith ♬ original sound – y.mckeith
Immediately after the upload, the video gained traction as condolence messages flooded the comment section, where users also poured in their own tragic stories.
One user wrote, ‘It’s so sad and heartbreaking to see such young men carrying him. Sending hugs and prayers to the families and friends.‘ Others noted that the car accident is a reminder to be careful on the roads.
The tragic incident will always be etched in the hearts of the Randfontein community as they try to move forward with the loss of such young lives.
Additional Information
- Damian McKeith wanted to become a rugby player and often attended matches to learn various sports techniques.
- McKeith’s family maintained their privacy after the tragic incident and haven’t revealed their identity till now.
