WA news LIVE: Man arrested over Katanning teacher’s mystery death
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a Katanning high school teacher. The teacher, Luke Russell, was found dead on May 13. The arrested individual faces multiple charges, including failing to stop and render assistance.
- ▪Luke Russell, 49, was found dead on Marri Road on May 13.
- ▪A 26-year-old man has been charged with failing to stop and render assistance after an incident occasioning death.
- ▪The accused is also charged with failing to report the incident and driving without authority.
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9.58amMan arrested over Katanning teacher’s mystery death By WA Police have charged a man in relation to the mystery death of a Katanning high school teacher. Luke Russell.Luke Russell, 49, was found dead on Marri Road early in the morning on May 13. A 26-year-old man has since been charged with failing to stop and render assistance after an incident occasioning death, failing to report an incident occasioning death, and no authority to drive. He is due to appear in Perth Magistrates Court today. Share
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