Garbage truck driver charged over elderly pedestrian's death

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Mayes, A. (2026, September 30). Garbage truck driver charged over elderly pedestrian's death. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-30/man-charged-over-garbage-truck-death-in-queens-park/107214024

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ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-09-30 · by Andrea Mayes

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A garbage truck driver from Riverton has been charged with dangerous driving causing death after striking and killing 70-year-old An Yu in Queens Park, Perth, on September 7. CCTV footage showed the truck reversing into Mr. Yu as he walked down Balaka Way; despite emergency medical efforts, Mr. Yu could not be saved. Neighbors described him as a quiet man who regularly took walks. Residents noted that the road is an unfinished cul-de-sac, complicating vehicle maneuvers and potentially contributing to the incident. The driver will appear in court in November.

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A 59-year-old garbage truck driver from Riverton has been charged with dangerous driving causing death after striking and killing a 70-year-old Chinese national, An Yu, in Perth's Queens Park on September 7. CCTV footage showed the incident where Mr. Yu was walking down Balaka Way when the truck reversed into him, knocking him to the ground. Despite being rushed to hospital immediately afterward, he could not be saved.

Mr. Yu, a well-known resident of the area, was described by neighbors as a quiet and sweet man who regularly walked for exercise despite having suffered from a stroke several years ago. Residents noted that Balaka Way is an unfinished cul-de-sac with a development site at its end, making it challenging for trucks to maneuver safely there.

The local government has pledged to take necessary steps to enhance road safety in response to the incident. The driver will appear before court in November.

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The incident was captured on CCTV, with vision showing him walking down Balaka Way in Queens Park and the truck reversing into him, knocking him down.

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🔮 He was rushed to hospital but could not be saved.

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Garbage truck driver charged over elderly pedestrian's death · assertive framing

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The driver of a rubbish truck that struck and killed an elderly man in Perth's south-east earlier this month has been charged over the incident. asserted

that → strike → incident

Police said the 59-year-old driver, from the southern suburb of Riverton, has been charged with dangerous driving causing death. asserted

driver → say → death

Chinese national An Yu, 70, suffered critical injuries when he was hit by the truck in Queens Park on September 7. asserted

he → suffer → September

The incident was captured on CCTV, with vision showing him walking down Balaka Way in Queens Park and the truck reversing into him, knocking him down. asserted

truck → capture → him

He was rushed to hospital but could not be saved. uncertain

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Neighbours described the victim as a quiet, sweet man who walked slowly after suffering a stroke a few years ago. asserted

who → describe → stroke

Residents said they saw him regularly going for morning and afternoon walks. asserted

him → say → walks

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. asserted

trucks → tell → end

Canning mayor Patrick Hall said the city would take appropriate steps to improve safety on the road, if required. asserted

city → say → road

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