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Allegedly drunk UK e-scooter rider has charges upgraded after fatal crash

In short:
Thanh Phan has died after being hit by an e-scooter while he was out for dinner in Perth's CBD on Saturday night.

The 51-year-old was taken to Royal Perth Hospital and underwent surgery for swelling on the brain, but he could not be saved.

What's next?
The charges against UK tourist Alicia Kemp, 24, have been upgraded and she has been remanded in custody, to appear in court again next month.

A woman who allegedly crashed into a father-of-two while drunkenly riding an e-scooter in Perth’s CBD could face more than 20 years in jail after the man died.

Thanh Phan was out for dinner in Perth's CBD on Saturday night when he was struck at the intersection of Murray and King streets by an e-scooter police say was being ridden by 24-year-old Alicia Kemp.

The 51-year-old was taken to Royal Perth Hospital and underwent surgery for swelling on the brain but died on Tuesday.

A close-up shot of street signs showing Murray and King streets in Perth's CBD.
The incident occured at the intersection of King and Murray Streets in the Perth CBD. (ABC News: Glyn Jones)
The ABC understands Mr Phan did not regain consciousness after the operation.

Alicia Kemp, 24, has been charged with causing death while driving dangerously under the influence of alcohol.

The maximum penalty is 20 years' imprisonment.

'Inexplicably dangerous' e-scooter ride
Police say Ms Kemp had been drinking since 2.30pm and recorded a blood alcohol content level of 0.15 after she hit Mr Phan around 8.30pm.

Ms Kemp appeared in the Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday afternoon and was denied a bail application.

The court heard she was visiting Western Australia from the UK on a four-month working holiday visa, and was celebrating with friends on Saturday.

Police say one of her friends, a 26-year-old woman, had been "evicted due to intoxication" from a pub, when Ms Kemp decided to hire an e-scooter on the street.

CCTV footage captured her "inexplicably dangerous" riding, the police prosecutor said, and estimated Ms Kemp hit Mr Phan at 20 to 25 kph, which is about the maximum speed of the rentable scooters.

A close-up shot of the handlebars of several e-scooters with helmets hanging from them.
A woman was allegedly under the influence of alcohol while riding an e-scooter when she hit Mr Thanh. (ABC News: Glyn Jones)
Mr Phan hit his head on the pavement.

The court heard Ms Kemp's friend was a passenger on the e-scooter at the time, and suffered a fracture after being "thrown" off the scooter in the crash.

Ms Kemp is also charged with causing bodily harm while driving dangerously under the influence of alcohol, in relation to her friend's injuries.

E-scooter safety review plea
Mr Phan was an engineer and lived with his family in the inner city suburb of Menora.

In a statement, his family described his death as "heartbreaking" and called for a review of regulations relating to the use of e-scooters.

“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 police-issued statement said.

Escooters
Thanh Phan's family want a review of regulations surrounding the hire of e-scooters following the 51-year-old's death. (ABC News: Glyn Jones)
"Yesterday evening, we received the heartbreaking news that Thanh passed away as a result of his injuries."

Asking for privacy, the family said: "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."

A 'kind and gentle' man
Neighbour Lee Carroll described Mr Phan as a generous and affectionate man.

"He's loved having our kids over at his house, he shows them the fish pond that he made and the budgies that they have, he's just very kind and very gentle man," Mr Carroll said.

He said Mr Phan was the family's sole provider.

Ms Kemp has been remanded in custody and is next due to appear in court on July 15.

 

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[Leongsam]

Wow truly breathtaking. I've never seen such an efficient mode of transport in all my life. Everybody should be using one.

 

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Wow truly breathtaking. I've never seen such an efficient mode of transport in all my life. Everybody should be using one.

Yes efficiency in killing....just as good as cars..

City of Perth suspends e-scooter hire after pedestrian death

In short:
The hiring of e-scooters is being suspended by the City of Perth as it investigates the death of pedestrian Thanh Phan, who was struck by one of them on Saturday night.

Mr Phan was the first pedestrian to die after being hit by an e-scooter in WA, and his death brings to five the number of people killed in incidents involving e-rideables in the state this year.

The Australian Medical Association says at least one e-scooter rider a day is admitted to Royal Perth Hospital's trauma unit, and is urging councils to take definitive action.

The City of Perth says it will suspend the hiring of e-scooters following a fatal collision in the city on the weekend that killed a 51-year-old pedestrian.

Thanh Phan was out for dinner in Perth's CBD on Saturday night when he was struck at the intersection of Murray and King streets by a hired e-scooter.

He is the first pedestrian to die in a an e-scooter accident in WA.

UK tourist Alicia Kemp, 25, has been charged with causing death while driving dangerously under the influence of alcohol.

'Horrible' incident
City of Perth Deputy Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds told ABC Perth the hiring of e-scooters would be suspended from midday today in response to Mr Phan's death.

"That's ultimately at the basis of all of this. This is a human incident, and it's horrible," he said.

Corner of Murry and King
Thanh Phan was hit by the e-scooter near the corner of Murray and King streets in Perth. (ABC News: Glyn Jones)
Mr Reynolds said it was "appropriate" for the council to suspend the rental of e-scooters in the meantime.

He was unable to say how long the suspension would last or whether it could become permanent.

"Without jumping too early until we have the evidence and information in front of us, it's really unfair for us to commit one way or another at this stage," he said.

The City of Melbourne was the first Australian city to ban share hire e-scooters last year.

Family friend of Mr Phan, Lee Carroll, said he welcomed the move.

"Our strongest hope is that this suspension becomes permanent — not just a temporary response to a community grieving Thanh’s death."

Premier applauds suspension
Premier Roger Cook said he was told of the City of Perth's decision last night.

"I think it's a perfectly appropriate response to a dreadful situation and a horrible tragedy," he told ABC Radio Perth.

"We have to make sure that it's safe and I think the council is moving in absolutely appropriate way.

"We know alcohol has no role to play when it comes to safety on our roads and in our streets."

A cllose-up shot of the front wheels and decks of some e-scooters in Perth.
The move to suspend the hire of e-scooters in the City of Perth has been backed by the premier. (ABC News: Glyn Jones)
He said he and his wife Carli had ridden e-scooters in Rockingham which were "appropriately speed-limited in areas of congestion".

"It's a great way to move around and enjoy the community. But we have to make sure the regulations are appropriate for the circumstances," he said.

But Mr Cook said it "would be a pity" to permanently ban the use of the scooters.

The City of Perth surveyed the community in January about their views on the e-scooter hire program.

Of the 700 people who responded, 38 per cent reported to have rented an e-scooter in the city, with the majority of those supportive of the program.

Seventy per cent of people who were not e-scooter users said they had concerns about the devices.

These included worries about scooter speed, poor rider behaviour and lack of policing, riders not giving way to pedestrians, and lack of helmet compliance.

Doctors cite daily trauma
Australian Medical Association WA president Michael Page said e-scooter injuries had become "a new diseased state in our hospitals".

"We have at least one major e-scooter injury every day that's severe enough to be admitted to the state major trauma unit at Royal Perth Hospital," he said.

"Major injuries that are admitted to that unit are things like head injuries, long bone fractures, internal organ lacerations and the like."

A man poses smiling next to some mangoes on a tree.
Thanh Phan died after being struck by an e-scooter while out for dinner in Perth's CBD> (Supplied)
He said the councils already had "ample" evidence of the dangers posed by e-scooters and should not wait to act definitively.

"Do you really want deaths like this on your watch? How much evidence do you really need?"
he said.
"These are dangerous in the wrong hands, and you really have no control over whose hands they're going to be in if you just put them out on the street and let people use them with a credit card."

Neuron is one of two e-scooter hire companies that operate in the city, and said it was working with the council and police on the investigation into Mr Phan's death.

It said it respected the council's decision to suspend the hire of e-scooters.

Two orange e-scooters in the Perth CBD on a footpath.
Neuron said was working with the City of Perth and police on the investigation into Mr Than's death and hoped to resume operations soon. (ABC News: Glyn Jones)
"We understand this temporary pause will affect many people who rely on the service to get around the city, and we appreciate their patience," the company said in a statement.

"We look forward to resuming safe operations as soon as we are able."

First pedestrian death
Mr Phan is the fifth person since January 2024 in WA to die in an e-rideable incident but is the first recorded pedestrian death.

A review of the state's e-rideable rules by WA's Road Safety Commission last month found many pedestrians felt unsafe using footpaths after experiencing near-misses.

It reported a "concerning" lack of compliance with e-rideable road rules, noting incidents of speeding, riding without a helmet and failing to give way to pedestrians.

It recommended increased enforcement to encourage compliance on the roads, and a review of penalties for e-rideable offences, which were found to be weak in comparison to other states and territories.

 

[Leongsam]

Yes efficiency in killing....just as good as cars..

City of Perth suspends e-scooter hire after pedestrian death

In short:
The hiring of e-scooters is being suspended by the City of Perth as it investigates the death of pedestrian Thanh Phan, who was struck by one of them on Saturday night.

Mr Phan was the first pedestrian to die after being hit by an e-scooter in WA, and his death brings to five the number of people killed in incidents involving e-rideables in the state this year.

The Australian Medical Association says at least one e-scooter rider a day is admitted to Royal Perth Hospital's trauma unit, and is urging councils to take definitive action.

The City of Perth says it will suspend the hiring of e-scooters following a fatal collision in the city on the weekend that killed a 51-year-old pedestrian.

Thanh Phan was out for dinner in Perth's CBD on Saturday night when he was struck at the intersection of Murray and King streets by a hired e-scooter.

He is the first pedestrian to die in a an e-scooter accident in WA.

UK tourist Alicia Kemp, 25, has been charged with causing death while driving dangerously under the influence of alcohol.

'Horrible' incident
City of Perth Deputy Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds told ABC Perth the hiring of e-scooters would be suspended from midday today in response to Mr Phan's death.

"That's ultimately at the basis of all of this. This is a human incident, and it's horrible," he said.

Corner of Murry and King
Thanh Phan was hit by the e-scooter near the corner of Murray and King streets in Perth. (ABC News: Glyn Jones)
Mr Reynolds said it was "appropriate" for the council to suspend the rental of e-scooters in the meantime.

He was unable to say how long the suspension would last or whether it could become permanent.

"Without jumping too early until we have the evidence and information in front of us, it's really unfair for us to commit one way or another at this stage," he said.

The City of Melbourne was the first Australian city to ban share hire e-scooters last year.

Family friend of Mr Phan, Lee Carroll, said he welcomed the move.

"Our strongest hope is that this suspension becomes permanent — not just a temporary response to a community grieving Thanh’s death."

Premier applauds suspension
Premier Roger Cook said he was told of the City of Perth's decision last night.

"I think it's a perfectly appropriate response to a dreadful situation and a horrible tragedy," he told ABC Radio Perth.

"We have to make sure that it's safe and I think the council is moving in absolutely appropriate way.

"We know alcohol has no role to play when it comes to safety on our roads and in our streets."

A cllose-up shot of the front wheels and decks of some e-scooters in Perth.
The move to suspend the hire of e-scooters in the City of Perth has been backed by the premier. (ABC News: Glyn Jones)
He said he and his wife Carli had ridden e-scooters in Rockingham which were "appropriately speed-limited in areas of congestion".

"It's a great way to move around and enjoy the community. But we have to make sure the regulations are appropriate for the circumstances," he said.

But Mr Cook said it "would be a pity" to permanently ban the use of the scooters.

The City of Perth surveyed the community in January about their views on the e-scooter hire program.

Of the 700 people who responded, 38 per cent reported to have rented an e-scooter in the city, with the majority of those supportive of the program.

Seventy per cent of people who were not e-scooter users said they had concerns about the devices.

These included worries about scooter speed, poor rider behaviour and lack of policing, riders not giving way to pedestrians, and lack of helmet compliance.

Doctors cite daily trauma
Australian Medical Association WA president Michael Page said e-scooter injuries had become "a new diseased state in our hospitals".

"We have at least one major e-scooter injury every day that's severe enough to be admitted to the state major trauma unit at Royal Perth Hospital," he said.

"Major injuries that are admitted to that unit are things like head injuries, long bone fractures, internal organ lacerations and the like."

A man poses smiling next to some mangoes on a tree.
Thanh Phan died after being struck by an e-scooter while out for dinner in Perth's CBD> (Supplied)
He said the councils already had "ample" evidence of the dangers posed by e-scooters and should not wait to act definitively.

"Do you really want deaths like this on your watch? How much evidence do you really need?"
he said.
"These are dangerous in the wrong hands, and you really have no control over whose hands they're going to be in if you just put them out on the street and let people use them with a credit card."

Neuron is one of two e-scooter hire companies that operate in the city, and said it was working with the council and police on the investigation into Mr Phan's death.

It said it respected the council's decision to suspend the hire of e-scooters.

Two orange e-scooters in the Perth CBD on a footpath.
Neuron said was working with the City of Perth and police on the investigation into Mr Than's death and hoped to resume operations soon. (ABC News: Glyn Jones)
"We understand this temporary pause will affect many people who rely on the service to get around the city, and we appreciate their patience," the company said in a statement.

"We look forward to resuming safe operations as soon as we are able."

First pedestrian death
Mr Phan is the fifth person since January 2024 in WA to die in an e-rideable incident but is the first recorded pedestrian death.

A review of the state's e-rideable rules by WA's Road Safety Commission last month found many pedestrians felt unsafe using footpaths after experiencing near-misses.

It reported a "concerning" lack of compliance with e-rideable road rules, noting incidents of speeding, riding without a helmet and failing to give way to pedestrians.

It recommended increased enforcement to encourage compliance on the roads, and a review of penalties for e-rideable offences, which were found to be weak in comparison to other states and territories.

Actually no. Cars are way better when it comes to killing. More than a MILLION worldwide annually!

Here's what ChatGPT says :

How many people are killed by automobiles annually?

Approximately 1.2 million people die annually in road traffic crashes worldwide, based on the most recent data from the World Health Organization and other sources. In the United States, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported about 42,795 motor vehicle fatalities in 2022, with preliminary estimates for 2024 suggesting a decline to around 29,135 for the first nine months.

 

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Actually no. Cars are way better when it comes to killing. More than a MILLION worldwide annually!

Here's what ChatGPT says :

How many people are killed by automobiles annually?

Approximately 1.2 million people die annually in road traffic crashes worldwide, based on the most recent data from the World Health Organization and other sources. In the United States, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported about 42,795 motor vehicle fatalities in 2022, with preliminary estimates for 2024 suggesting a decline to around 29,135 for the first nine months.

Well said. ...so all the more reason to regulate PMDs to bring down the stats....bcos don't need PMDs and cyclists to increase the death toll

 

[Leongsam]

Well said. ...so all the more reason to regulate PMDs to bring down the stats....bcos don't need PMDs and cyclists to increase the death toll

If all the car drivers used bicycles and PMDs instead the death toll would drop by 95% immediately.


https://urban-mobility-observatory....aths-zero-after-traffic-changes-2020-03-24_en

• News article
• 24 March 2020
• 1 min read

Two European capitals cut pedestrian and cyclist deaths to zero after traffic changes​

Helsinki and Oslo recorded zero pedestrian and cyclist deaths last year, a milestone that was achieved following changes to traffic infrastructure. Norway achieved zero child road deaths for the first time, based on ages 0-15 years.

According to the most recent Road Safety Performance Index (PIN) report from the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC), Norway has the lowest road mortality in Europe at 20 deaths per million inhabitants. They also achieved the largest drop in road deaths since 2010, showing that high performing countries can continue to make progress.

Helsinki reported three deaths last year; one car driver and two motorcyclists, whilst Oslo lost one car driver. This has been a joint record low for Helsinki since 1960, with 2016 also reporting three traffic deaths.

City of Helsinki traffic engineer Jussi Yli-Seppälä said: ‘The improvement in traffic safety is the sum of several factors. Traffic safety has improved due to betterments to the street environment, increasing traffic control, the development of vehicle safety measures and technology, and the development of rescue services. Reducing speed limits has also been a key factor.’

Oslo has similarly reduced car traffic, improved infrastructure, enforced lower speed limits and introduced heart zones (hjertesoner) near schools to improve safety. Elevated pedestrian crossings, speed bumps and roundabouts have also been introduced to reduce speeds.

 

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If all the car drivers used bicycles and PMDs instead the death toll would drop by 95% immediately.


https://urban-mobility-observatory....aths-zero-after-traffic-changes-2020-03-24_en

• News article
• 24 March 2020
• 1 min read

Two European capitals cut pedestrian and cyclist deaths to zero after traffic changes​

Helsinki and Oslo recorded zero pedestrian and cyclist deaths last year, a milestone that was achieved following changes to traffic infrastructure. Norway achieved zero child road deaths for the first time, based on ages 0-15 years.

According to the most recent Road Safety Performance Index (PIN) report from the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC), Norway has the lowest road mortality in Europe at 20 deaths per million inhabitants. They also achieved the largest drop in road deaths since 2010, showing that high performing countries can continue to make progress.

Helsinki reported three deaths last year; one car driver and two motorcyclists, whilst Oslo lost one car driver. This has been a joint record low for Helsinki since 1960, with 2016 also reporting three traffic deaths.

City of Helsinki traffic engineer Jussi Yli-Seppälä said: ‘The improvement in traffic safety is the sum of several factors. Traffic safety has improved due to betterments to the street environment, increasing traffic control, the development of vehicle safety measures and technology, and the development of rescue services. Reducing speed limits has also been a key factor.’

Oslo has similarly reduced car traffic, improved infrastructure, enforced lower speed limits and introduced heart zones (hjertesoner) near schools to improve safety. Elevated pedestrian crossings, speed bumps and roundabouts have also been introduced to reduce speeds.

Improved infrastructure? Is tat happening?