British backpacker pleads guilty after fatally crashing into a father while under influence of alcohol in Australia
Alicia Kemp, 25, was over the legal limit when she hit Thanh Phan while riding through Perth's city centre on 31 May.
The 51-year-old died in hospital days later after suffering a brain bleed.
His death thrust the issue of e-scooter regulations into Australia's national spotlight, prompting the city and several other local councils to suspend e-scooter hire services indefinitely.
Kemp, from Worcestershire, appeared at Perth Magistrates' Court court via video link from prison on Monday.
She admitted a charge of dangerous driving causing death under the influence of alcohol.
Kemp will remain in custody until she appears at Perth District Court on 31 October, when a date will be set for her sentencing.
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 over 16.
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