Elderly Woman Killed by Garbage Truck During Morning Walk in Kibbutz

Susanna Viznberg, a 90-year-old resident of Kibbutz Beerotayim, was tragically killed on Thursday morning when she was struck by a garbage truck during her regular walk. The incident occurred while Viznberg was on her usual route, with her husband unable to join her due to leg pain.

According to initial reports from kibbutz members who witnessed the event, the driver of the garbage truck may have run over Viznberg, realized something was wrong, and then backed up, exacerbating her injuries. "The driver got on top of her, felt he ran over something, and asked another person to check the matter. He drove back a little and then it turned out he had run over Susanna," recounted kibbutz member Yossi Koran, describing the shock felt by the community.

Paramedics from Magen David Adom who arrived at the scene found Viznberg on the ground, suffering from severe, multi-system trauma. They were forced to declare her dead at the scene. Viznberg and her husband were among the founding members of the kibbutz, married for 68 years, and are survived by two children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

The police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the accident. The garbage truck is reportedly operated by a contracting company that provides services to the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council. The council expressed its condolences, stating that social services and emergency teams are supporting the family and the community, and that a planned street fair was canceled due to the tragedy.