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Man charged over fatal Perth crash

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A TRUCK driver accused of running a red light and crashing into a mother-of-three on a Perth highway, killing her, has had his charge upgraded to manslaughter.

Moira Dunstall, 55, died when her car was allegedly struck by David Lawrence West’s prime mover, which was towing a trailer, on Tonkin Highway in Forrestdale on May 15.

West, 46, was initially charged with dangerous driving causing death, which was upgraded to manslaughter when he faced Armadale Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

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He is due in court again on July 19.