An English backpacker has appeared in court accused of fatally striking a father-of-two with an e-scooter while under the influence of alcohol in Perth. Alicia Kemp, 25, from Redditch, Worcestershire, allegedly collided with Thanh Phan, 51, while riding through the Western Australian city centre on May 31.
Mr Phan died in hospital days later after suffering a brain bleed from the collision. 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.
Court appearance via video link
The 25-year-old appeared at Perth Magistrates' Court via video link on Tuesday, having been denied bail at a hearing in June. She is yet to enter a plea to the charges against her.
Kemp 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 safety regulations
Under Western Australian legislation, e-scooter riders must wear a helmet and be sober while operating the vehicles. They must also carry no passengers and be aged over 16 years old to legally ride e-scooters in the state.
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