Truck company inspected after boy, 16, killed at Hornsby

POLICE issued two major defect notices for speed tampering and 11 minor defect notices while inspecting a truck excavation company following the death of a boy at Hornsby.

The scene after the incident on Tuesday.

SEVERAL trucks from an excavation company have been inspected after a 16-year-old wheelchair-bound boy was killed at Hornsby on Tuesday.

Joint Traffic Task Force officers inspected several trucks after a tipper truck struck Leon Zhu, who was in his motorised wheelchair, was hit at the corner of Peats Ferry and Bridge roads about 4.15pm.

About 8am today, officers audited 24 truck and trailers at the Wetherill Park Heavy Vehicle Inspection Station as part of a compliance audit.

Police issued 11 minor defect notices for a variety of defects and two major defect notices for speed tampering.

Traffic and Highway Patrol Command Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy said Joint Traffic Task Force operations were run to ensure the safety of all road users.

“Given the number of trucks that are on our roads, it is imperative for the safety of everyone that they are safe and compliant,’’ he said.

“The Joint Traffic Task Force will continue to respond to any major crash involving trucks or other large vehicles to ensure those fleets are being driven, serviced, and managed safely on our roads.

“Any heavy vehicle operator, owner, or company can expect that their entire fleet will be inspected if one of their trucks is involved in crash,” Mr Corboy said.