A 24-year-old British woman, Alicia Kemp, has been charged with death by dangerous driving while under the influence in connection with the death of a 51-year-old man, Thanh Phan, who was struck by an e-scooter in Perth city centre last year.
Incident Details
- Date of Incident: May 31
- Court Appearance: Kemp appeared at Perth Magistrates Court on Monday.
- Circumstances:
- Kemp had been drinking with a friend before boarding the scooter.
- She took "inexplicably dangerous" evasive action as others tried to get out of her way.
- Prosecutors stated that Kemp was riding at speeds of up to 25 km/h when she hit Phan from behind.
- CCTV footage captured the moment of collision as Phan waited to cross the road.
Legal Proceedings
- Kemp was denied bail due to concerns about flight risk, as argued by magistrate Michael Wheeler.
- Phan died two days after the incident from head injuries sustained during the collision.
- Prosecutors indicated that Kemp’s blood alcohol level would be tested, but results are not yet available.
- Kemp’s lawyer stated she would plead not guilty if required, but did not confirm her intentions.
Community Response
The incident has sparked calls for stricter regulations on hire e-scooters across Western Australia, amid growing concerns over public safety following several fatal crashes involving such vehicles in Australia recently:
- A mother-of-two, aged 34, lost her life near Brisbane.
- Another fatal incident occurred near Melbourne.
- A young father was left fighting for his life after being thrown off his bike in Sydney.
Victim’s Background
- Thanh Phan worked as a structural engineer before teaching English overseas.
- He is survived by his partner, Nguyen Thi Hong Nhung, and their two children, aged nine and seven.
Next Steps
- Magistrate Michael Wheeler stated: "I am satisfied there are reasonable grounds for believing you have committed an offence punishable by imprisonment."
- Kemp is scheduled to appear again in court next Thursday.
The community continues to grieve Phan’s loss, highlighting the urgent need for improved safety measures regarding e-scooter usage.
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