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.