By Bond Robertson 
Statements of support are pouring in after prominent journalist Sam Landsberger died in a car crash in Melbourne.
Landsberger was only 35 years old.
– deserves to be hated
In late August, Landsberger, a well-known journalist for the Herald Sun, died after being hit by a truck between Bridge Road and Church Street in Richmond.
On his way to a friend, he was about to cross the road when the accident happened. Landsberger was taken to the hospital, but his life could not be saved.
This tragedy was covered by a number of international media outlets.
BIG COVERAGE: The Herald Sun pays tribute to Sam Landsberger – who recently died in an accident. Photo: Fax, Herald Sun
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Horrific details
The descriptions of death are shocking.
Father Jake Landsberger says his son was talking to his mother on the phone when he was killed.
Quoted from the Herald Sun FoxHe tells of the seconds surrounding the horrific incident that cost his son his life.
“Anne was on the phone with Sam when it happened. She heard a crash and a commotion all around,” says her father, Jake Landsberger. “We were worried she had distracted him.”
Finally, the mother heard a strange voice on the phone.
“Who am I talking to?”
“I'm Sam's mother, who are you?”
“I'm sorry to say, but your son was just injured… he's lying on the ground,” the strange voice replied.
“The man talked to Sam until he lost consciousness,” the father says.
Good friends: Lauren Wood and Sam Landsberger were friends and colleagues. Photo: Lauren Heraldson/X
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to praise
“I will miss you terribly,” writes colleague Lauren Wood. X.
The Herald Sun devoted a huge column space to Landsberger. Chief writer Mark Robinson is in mourning.
– Sam Landsberger had a great future in journalism and made great strides early on. He loved the sport and respected his profession. He was a valued member of the Melbourne sports journalism community, able to cover all aspects of football. People trusted him, Robinson wrote.
speak out about the hoax
The tragedy has shaken Australia. Reactions are many.
– Shock. This is heartbreaking, according to the Australian. News.com.
Colleague Glenn MacFarlane refers to Landsberger as one of the most promising journalists in the whole of Australia.
Reporter Jay Clarke praises the 35-year-old.
“He wasn’t just a great journalist. He was a good friend who always made you smile,” Clark says. “I will miss him terribly.”