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A British backpacker who tragically killed a father of two in a shocking drunken e-scooter accident in Australia has been sentenced to four years in prison.
Alicia Kemp, 25, confessed to colliding with 51-year-old Thanh Phan, resulting in fatal head injuries in May.
Alicia Kemp, 25, has pleaded guilty to killing the father of twoCredit: TikTok / aliciashona
Thanh Phan, 51, was the devoted father of two who lost his life in the e-scooter crashCredit: LinkedIn
The psychology graduate from Redditch, Worcestershire, has been sentenced to four years
She pleaded guilty to causing death through dangerous driving while under the influence of alcohol in August.
The psychology graduate from Redditch was more than three times over the legal alcohol limit when she got on the scooter after a reported drinking session.
She was speeding down a footpath with a friend when she crashed into Thanh from behind, knocking him down.
The unfortunate father's head struck the pavement, and he died from a brain bleed two days later.
His death brought e-scooter regulations into focus in Australia and led several local councils, including Perth, to permanently suspend e-scooter rental services.
Kemp’s friend also sustained a broken nose and a fractured skull, but her injuries were not life-threatening.
A judge remarked to the British tourist: “You, Miss Kemp, serve as a cautionary example.
“E-scooters are not toys.”
This followed her guilty plea to dangerous driving causing death while under the influence of alcohol at the Perth Magistrates Court in August.
Kemp is a psychology graduate from Redditch
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the e-scooter accident?
Alicia Kemp, while under the influence of alcohol, collided with Thanh Phan from behind on an e-scooter, resulting in fatal injuries.
What was the outcome of the case?
Alicia Kemp was sentenced to four years in prison for dangerous driving causing death while intoxicated.
What impact did the accident have on e-scooter regulations?
The incident raised concerns about e-scooter safety, leading several local councils to suspend e-scooter rental services permanently.
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