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Perth e-scooter crash death drives calls for stricter rules

A 24-year-old British tourist has been denied bail on dangerous driving causing death charges after testing three times over the legal alcohol limit.

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Kevin Sanders, 31, was killed in East Fremantle while riding an e-scooter.
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Two orange e-scooters in the Perth CBD on a footpath.

Overview

  • Thanh Phan, 51, died on June 3 at Royal Perth Hospital after being struck by an e-scooter at the intersection of Murray and King streets in Perth’s CBD.
  • Alicia Kemp, 24, has been charged with dangerous driving causing death and bodily harm and was denied bail as a flight risk ahead of a July 15 court appearance.
  • Prosecutors told court Kemp had a blood alcohol reading of 0.158%, over three times the legal limit, and may have reached speeds up to 25 km/h on the footpath where the limit is 10 km/h.
  • Phan’s family has called for a review of e-scooter governance and safety regulations to prevent similar incidents.
  • Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has acknowledged enforcement gaps and signalled plans for stricter compliance with e-scooter rules in Western Australia.