6 days ago
‘Kind and gentle': Man dead after alleged drunken e-scooter incident
A man beloved by his community has died after a tragic e-bike incident on Saturday evening.
Thanh Phan, 51, took a trip into the Perth CBD for dinner, but was struck by an e-scooter at the interception of Murray and King street.
The e-scooter rider is a woman who police allege was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.
Mr Phan was taken to Royal Perth Hospital for surgery, where he remained in a critical condition before he died on Tuesday.
The 51-year-old from Menora had built a loving community in his neighbourhood, with friends of the engineer expressing their condolences.
'On Saturday night, Thanh Phan – a beloved husband, father of two, brother, and dear friend – was struck by an electric scooter and critically injured,' the family said in a statement.
'Yesterday evening, we received the heartbreaking news that Thanh passed away as a result of his injuries.
'We ask that the media respect the privacy of Thanh's family as they grieve their loss.
'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 has no other comment to make on the issue at this time.'
Alicia Kemp, 24, is alleged by police to be riding the e-scooter under the influence of alcohol with a 26-year-old passenger, before she hit Mr Phan.
The passenger was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Ms Kemp is set to reappear in the Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday after being charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm – under the influence of alcohol, and dangerous driving causing bodily harm – under the influence of alcohol.
