Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalA young pedestrian has been struck and killed by a garbage truck just metres from her home in Adelaide.Updated June 10, 2026 — 7:05pm,first published 7:03pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon0:34Aussie skipper rescues dog blown away on kayakVideo icon1:54More than 100 witnesses to give evidence in legal fight against McDonald’sVideo icon1:04Australia's new swimming star emergesVideo icon1:58South Australian smelter thrown a lifelineAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Young pedestrian killed by garbage truck
A young pedestrian has been struck and killed by a garbage truck just metres from her home in Adelaide.














