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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Brit backpacker, 24, could face 20 years in prison over e-scooter crash
Psychology graduate Alicia Kemp, 24, is being held in an Australian jail after being charged over a fatal e-scooter crash - her parents have flown out to be with her A 24-year-old British backpacker could face up to 20 years in jail after she was charged over the death of a man in an e-scooter crash, with her parents flying to Australia. An Australian court denied bail to Alicia Kemp, 24, from Redditch, Worcestershire, after she was charged with death by dangerous driving while under the influence. She was allegedly involved in an e-scooter crash that resulted in the death of Thanh Phan, 51, from a fatal head injury last Saturday. The psychology graduate allegedly hit Phan from behind as she sped down a Perth footpath while her friend was a passenger on the same scooter. Kemp could face up to 20 years behind bars if found guilty. A neighbour of Kemp's parents in Redditch claimed they had flown to Australia on Tuesday in order to to be with their daughter. Prosecutors said Kemp had a blood alcohol level of 0.158 when she "careered" into Phan's back at 25km per hour. The court heard pedestrians needed to "take evasive action" to avoid Kemp's "dangerous" scooter riding. The 26-year-old passenger suffered a fractured skull and broken nose in the crash. Kemp faces an additional charge of dangerous driving occasioning bodily harm while under the influence for injuries suffered by her passenger Kemp had been on a four-month tourist visa with her partner and was working at the Durty Nelly's Irish Pub in Perth at the time of the incident. Kemp's bail was denied after a magistrate ruled she posed a significant flight risk. The magistrate said: "It's a very difficult decision for the court to make. The temptation might be that [she] won't return… I can't manage that risk." 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. Kemp remains in custody and is set to return to court on July 15. Police in Western Australia said they will continue to investigate whether additional charges, including public nuisance charges, could be brought against her.
Sunday World
5 days ago
- Sunday World
Backpacker faces jail in Oz after killing pedestrian while drunk on e-scooter
Alicia Kemp (24) was arrested and charged for riding the hired e-scooter on a footpath and knocking down 51-year-old engineer Thanh Phan Pedestrian Thanh Phan died after being hit at the intersection of Murray Street and King Street by an e-scooter A British backpacker is facing 20 years in prison after she allegedly killed a father by ploughing into him while riding drunk on an e-scooter. An Australian court was told Alicia Kemp (24) was arrested and charged for riding the hired e-scooter on a footpath and knocking down 51-year-old engineer Thanh Phan. Mr Phan was struck from behind as he walked along Murray Street in Perth's Central Business District with a friend at about 8.40pm on Saturday. Alicia Kemp who had been riding the e-scooter that hit Mr Phan has been denied bail having appeared in court flanked by security guards. The court was told that she was in Australia with her partner on a four-month tourist visa and that she had been working at Durty Nelly's Irish pub. E-scooters on a street in Perth. Stock image News in 90 Seconds - 5th June 2025 She had been out drinking on Saturday afternoon from 2.30pm with a friend, who was kicked out of a bar for being too drunk. Later that evening, at around 8.30pm, she hired an e-scooter. Police told the court that she was the main driver, while her friend was a passenger. Prosecutors said that Kemp was driving in an 'inexplicably dangerous' manner and that pedestrians were forced to 'take evasive action'. 'She has careered into his back, causing him to fall forward and hit his head,' the officer said. Mr Phan, a senior structural engineer for Worley, was taken to Royal Perth hospital in a critical condition. He tragically died of brain injuries following the May 31 incident. Ms Kemp's 26-year-old pillion passenger was flung from the e-scooter but suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The whole incident that was captured on CCTV lasted less than 10 minutes. Pedestrian Thanh Phan died after being hit at the intersection of Murray Street and King Street by an e-scooter Vehicle examiners who watched the footage estimated Ms Kemp reached up to 25km/h, while the speed limit for e-scooters on footpaths was 10km/h. She was travelling at 24km/h when 'she careered into his back', prosecutors said, adding that this caused Phan to fall forward and hit his head. A police prosecutor told Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday that the 24-year-old a blood alcohol reading of 0.158 per cent. The police prosecutor told Magistrate Richard Huston that an upgraded charge was 'guaranteed'. Ms Kemp had been charged with dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm under the influence of alcohol, but that has now been upgraded to dangerous driving occasioning death under the influence of alcohol. It carries a maximum penalty of 20 years. Ms Kemp who sustained minor injuries and was not taken to hospital, also faces a charge of dangerous driving occasioning bodily harm under the influence of alcohol over her friend's injuries. The unidentified 26-year-old was thrown from the scooter and suffered a fractured skull and broken nose. The police prosecutor opposed bail as Ms Kemp was in Western Australia for four months on a working holiday visa. As she had connection to WA, she was considered a flight risk to which the magistrate agreed, despite the accused woman's duty lawyer saying she could be under a 24-hour curfew and surrender her passport. The magistrate said that remanding the British backpacker in custody was a 'very difficult decision for the court to make'. But he said that the prosecution's strong case and the prospect of a long prison sentence if convicted meant that there was a risk of her 'not returning to court to answer the charges'. 'The temptation might be that (she) won't return. I can't manage that risk.' Ms Kemp wiped away tears, according to Perth Now, as she was told she would be remanded in custody until her next court appearance on July 15. Mr Phan's profile showed he studied in Singapore before working in Vietnam then Sydney before moving to Perth. In a statement, Mr Phan's family described him as a 'beloved husband, father of two, brother and dear friend'. Saying the news of his death on Monday night had been heart-breaking, they called for a review of laws and safety regulations around hired e-scooters 'to help prevent further serious incidents that put lives at risk'.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Brit backpacker, 24, faces 20 years in jail after ‘mowing down dad-of-two on e-scooter following six-hour pub session'
The victim's family has since called on authorities to tighten e-scooter hire regulations HOLS HORROR Brit backpacker, 24, faces 20 years in jail after 'mowing down dad-of-two on e-scooter following six-hour pub session' A BRITISH backpacker is facing 20 years behind bars after allegedly ploughing into a dad-of-two with a hired e-scooter while more than three times the drink-drive limit. Alicia Kemp, 24, was denied bail in an Australian court after being charged over the horror smash that left 51-year-old Thanh Phan with fatal head injuries. 2 Durty Nelly's Irish Pub in Perth, where Kemp worked and allegedly started her six-hour drinking session Credit: Durty Nelly's 2 Thanh Phan, 51, was a devoted dad-of-two killed in the e-scooter crash Credit: Linkedin The holidaymaker is accused of striking Phan from behind while speeding down a footpath in Perth with a friend on board as a passenger. The Brit had also been drinking for six hours before the crash, reports The Sydney Morning Herald. Prosecutors said Kemp had a blood alcohol content of 0.158 when she 'careered into his back' at up to 25km/h as the dad stood at a crossing on Saturday night. The court heard walkers had to 'take evasive action' to avoid Kemp's 'inexplicably dangerous' riding, which was captured on CCTV. Read more world news WISH PERU WERE HERE Peru Two's Michaella McCollum soaks in sun after revealing prison hell Her 26-year-old passenger also suffered a fractured skull and broken nose. Kemp, who was in Australia on a four-month tourist visa with her partner, had been working at Durty Nelly's Irish Pub in Perth. She had been drinking with a friend from 2.30pm before they hired the e-scooter just before 8.30pm. Her bail bid was rejected after a magistrate ruled she posed too great a flight risk. 'It's a very difficult decision for the court to make,' the magistrate said. 'The temptation might be that [she] won't return… I can't manage that risk.' Brit facing death penalty in coke smuggling plot all smiles after court rant Phan's devastated family described him as a 'beloved husband, father of two, brother, and dear friend', and are now calling for a crackdown on e-scooter safety laws. '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,' they said in a statement. In a statement released through police, Phan's grieving family pleaded for privacy and called on authorities to tighten e-scooter hire regulations. '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,' they said. Phan's loved ones described him as a 'beloved husband, father of two, brother, and dear friend,' and have urged policymakers to curb the growing number of e-scooter incidents in Perth's Central Business District. Local Councillor Anita Fong, who has been campaigning for stricter e-scooter rules, said yesterday that the accident underlined the urgent need for comprehensive safety measures. 'We have seen too many near-misses and hospitalisations in recent months,' Fong stated. 'This tragedy should serve as a wake-up call.' Kemp remains in custody on remand and is due back in court on July 15. Police prosecutors argued that Kemp's status as a foreign tourist working in Perth made her a flight risk, and highlighted the severity of her charges. Western Australian police have confirmed they will continue to investigate whether any additional offences, including possible public nuisance charges, could be laid against Kemp. Meanwhile, e-scooter hire companies in the city are already feeling pressure to introduce speed limiters and more rigorous ID checks after dark.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Brit backpacker, 24, faces 20 years in jail after ‘mowing down dad-of-two on e-scooter following six-hour pub session'
A BRITISH backpacker is facing 20 years behind bars after allegedly ploughing into a dad-of-two with a hired e-scooter while more than three times the drink-drive limit. Alicia Kemp, 24, was denied bail in an Australian court after being charged over the horror smash that left 51-year-old Thanh Phan with fatal head injuries. Advertisement 2 Durty Nelly's Irish Pub in Perth, where Kemp worked and allegedly started her six-hour drinking session Credit: Durty Nelly's 2 Thanh Phan, 51, was a devoted dad-of-two killed in the e-scooter crash Credit: Linkedin The holidaymaker is accused of striking Phan from behind while speeding down a footpath in The Brit had also been drinking for six hours before the crash, reports Prosecutors said Kemp had a blood alcohol content of 0.158 when she 'careered into his back' at up to 25km/h as the dad stood at a crossing on Saturday night. The court heard walkers had to 'take evasive action' to avoid Kemp's 'inexplicably dangerous' riding, which was captured on CCTV. Advertisement Read more world news Her 26-year-old passenger also suffered a fractured skull and broken nose. Kemp, who was in Australia on a four-month tourist visa with her partner, had been working at Durty Nelly's Irish Pub in Perth. She had been drinking with a friend from 2.30pm before they hired the e-scooter just before 8.30pm. Her bail bid was rejected after a magistrate ruled she posed too great a flight risk. Advertisement Most read in The Sun 'It's a very difficult decision for the court to make,' the magistrate said. 'The temptation might be that [she] won't return… I can't manage that risk.' Brit facing death penalty in coke smuggling plot all smiles after court rant Phan's devastated family described him as a 'beloved husband, father of two, brother, and dear friend', and are now calling for a crackdown on e-scooter safety laws. '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,' they said in a statement. Advertisement In a statement released through police, Phan's grieving family pleaded for privacy and called on authorities to tighten e-scooter hire regulations. '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,' they said. Phan's loved ones described him as a 'beloved husband, father of two, brother, and dear friend,' and have urged policymakers to curb the growing number of e-scooter incidents in Perth's Central Business District. Local Councillor Anita Fong, who has been campaigning for stricter e-scooter rules, said yesterday that the accident underlined the urgent need for comprehensive safety measures. Advertisement 'We have seen too many near-misses and hospitalisations in recent months,' Fong stated. 'This tragedy should serve as a wake-up call.' Kemp remains in custody on remand and is due back in court on July 15. Police prosecutors argued that Kemp's status as a foreign tourist working in Perth made her a flight risk, and highlighted the severity of her charges. Advertisement Western Australian police have confirmed they will continue to investigate whether any additional offences, including possible public nuisance charges, could be laid against Kemp. Meanwhile, e-scooter hire companies in the city are already feeling pressure to introduce speed limiters and more rigorous ID checks after dark.
