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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Vishwam Sankaran

DARK SECRETS: Brit faces 20 years in prison over e scooter death while backpacking - The Real Truth

Alicia Kemp Prison Thanh Phan
  • Alicia Kemp, a 24-year-old British backpacker, has been charged in Australia with death by dangerous driving while under the influence after an e-scooter crash that killed Thanh Phan, 51.
  • The incident occurred in Perth when Kemp allegedly hit Phan from behind on an e-scooter; Phan later died from head injuries.
  • Prosecutors allege Kemp had a blood alcohol level of 0.158 and was driving the e-scooter at 25km/h at the time of the crash.
  • Kemp faces a potential 20-year prison sentence if convicted and has been denied bail due to flight risk; her friend, who was a passenger on the e-scooter, also sustained injuries.
  • Following the incident, Perth is reviewing e-scooter safety regulations, and Western Australia has launched a crackdown on e-scooters with increased education and compliance measures.

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British backpacker faces 20 years in jail after being charged over Australia e-scooter crash death

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