Brit backpacker accused of killing dad in horror e-scooter crash under influence
A British backpacker who was charged over the death of a dad-of-two while riding an e-scooter under the influence of alcohol overseas has faced court.
Alicia Kemp, from Redditch, Worcestershire, is accused of fatally crashing into Thanh Phan, 51, in Western Australia on May 31. The 25-year-old was reportedly boozed-up while cruising through Perth's city centre. Mr Phan was rushed to hospital but died of a brain bleed days later.
Kemp has been charged with dangerous driving causing death under the influence of alcohol, as well as dangerous driving causing bodily harm under the influence of alcohol. She is yet to enter a plea.
Court officials said Kemp, who was denied bail at a hearing in June, appeared at Perth Magistrates' Court via video link on Tuesday.
She will remain behind bars until her case returns to court on August 11 for legal argument.
The charge of dangerous driving causing death carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Under Western Australian law, e-scooter riders must wear a helmet, be sober, carry no passengers and be aged over 16 years old.
Phan's family described him as a "beloved husband, father-of-two, brother, and dear friend", and have since called for a crackdown on safety laws around e-scooters.
"We also call for a review of the governance and safety regulations surrounding hired e-scooters to help prevent further serious incidents that put lives at risk," the family said.
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