Alicia Kemp, a British backpacker, has pleaded guilty to the fatal accident that resulted in the death of a pedestrian while she was riding an e-scooter under the influence of alcohol.
British Backpacker Admits Guilt in Fatal E-Scooter Accident
British Backpacker Admits Guilt in Fatal E-Scooter Accident
Alicia Kemp pleads guilty to causing death while intoxicated after a tragic e-scooter crash in Perth.
On a sunny afternoon in May, 25-year-old Alicia Kemp from Redditch, Worcestershire, was enjoying a day out with a friend when their night took a tragic turn. After being ejected from a bar due to excessive drinking, the pair rented an e-scooter to continue their festivities. As reported, Kemp, who had a blood alcohol level exceeding three times the legal limit, struck 51-year-old Thanh Phan from behind while riding at speeds between 20 to 25 km/h (12 to 15 mph) on a Perth pavement.
The collision was devastating; Phan, a father of two, suffered severe head injuries, ultimately succumbing to a brain bleed two days post-incident. Meanwhile, Kemp’s friend endured non-life-threatening injuries, including a fractured skull and broken nose.
Appearing via video link at Perth's Magistrates Court, Kemp acknowledged her actions by pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing death while intoxicated—a charge which could lead to a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. The prosecution decided to drop a secondary charge related to the bodily harm of her passenger.
In court, it was revealed that Kemp's blood alcohol content was registered at 0.158, significantly surpassing Australia’s legal limit of 0.05. CCTV evidence highlighted her reckless riding before the tragic encounter. The family of the deceased recalled Phan as a cherished husband and father, illuminating the profound loss caused by the accident.
Kemp’s attorney, Michael Tudori, conveyed Kemp's relief upon her guilty plea, expressing a desire for the case to progress to sentencing before Christmas. Currently residing in Western Australia on a working holiday visa, Kemp is set to remain in custody until the sentencing takes place.
The collision was devastating; Phan, a father of two, suffered severe head injuries, ultimately succumbing to a brain bleed two days post-incident. Meanwhile, Kemp’s friend endured non-life-threatening injuries, including a fractured skull and broken nose.
Appearing via video link at Perth's Magistrates Court, Kemp acknowledged her actions by pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing death while intoxicated—a charge which could lead to a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. The prosecution decided to drop a secondary charge related to the bodily harm of her passenger.
In court, it was revealed that Kemp's blood alcohol content was registered at 0.158, significantly surpassing Australia’s legal limit of 0.05. CCTV evidence highlighted her reckless riding before the tragic encounter. The family of the deceased recalled Phan as a cherished husband and father, illuminating the profound loss caused by the accident.
Kemp’s attorney, Michael Tudori, conveyed Kemp's relief upon her guilty plea, expressing a desire for the case to progress to sentencing before Christmas. Currently residing in Western Australia on a working holiday visa, Kemp is set to remain in custody until the sentencing takes place.
