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A 59-year-old Riverton man has been charged with dangerous driving occasioning death after a rubbish truck struck and killed pedestrian An Yu in Queens Park on September 7.
A 59-year-old man from Riverton has been charged with dangerous driving occasioning death over the death of pedestrian An Yu in Queens Park. Police provided the update on Wednesday, more than three weeks after Yu died in the collision with a rubbish truck.
The charge follows an investigation into the crash, which occurred about 8.50am on September 7 in Balaka Way. Emergency services were called to the street after reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a Volvo garbage truck. The incident was captured on CCTV, with vision showing Yu walking down Balaka Way before the truck reversed into him and knocked him down.
Victim Remembered as Stroke Recovery Walker
Yu, a father of two, was known by locals to walk regularly as part of his recovery from a stroke. The 70-year-old suffered critical injuries when he was hit by the truck. Residents described his death as heartbreaking and remembered him as a quiet, sweet man who walked slowly after suffering a stroke a few years ago. It is someone that you see almost every morning, walking around, trying to look after himself, Neslihan Terzi said.
Neighbours also said rubbish trucks often reverse down the street because there are no easy places to turn around. Locals told the ABC the road was an unfinished cul-de-sac with a development site at the end, making it difficult for trucks to turn around. Residents said they saw Yu regularly going for morning and afternoon walks in the area.
Council Offers Support Following Truck Tragedy
Canning Mayor Patrick Hall said the council's thoughts remain with Yu's family and loved ones in the wake of the recycling truck tragedy. Hall said the city is providing appropriate support to the employee involved, and arrangements are in place regarding their duties while the legal process continues. As this is an individual employment matter, we will not comment further on those arrangements, he told 7NEWS.com.au in a statement.
Hall also said the city would take appropriate steps to improve safety on the road, if required. The driver has been charged as the legal process continues, and authorities have not released further details about the case.
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