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Former Nationals candidate charged over death of Katanning teacher

Benjamin Thomas Simpkin, 26, is alleged to have hit Luke Russell in his car while on the way to work, leaving him for dead on the side of the road.

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Former Nationals candidate charged over death of Katanning teacherBenjamin Thomas Simpkin, 26, is alleged to have hit Luke Russell in his car while on the way to work, leaving him for dead on the side of the road.
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