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British backpacker pleads guilty to killing man while drunk on e-scooter

British backpacker pleads guilty to killing man while drunk on e-scooter

In a tragic incident, a British backpacker, Alicia Kemp, 25, from Redditch, has pleaded guilty to killing a man while under the influence of alcohol while riding an e-scooter in Western Australia. Kemp was on a working holiday in the country when the accident occurred. The victim, a father-of-two, was struck by Kemp's e-scooter, resulting in his death. The incident highlights the importance of responsible behavior and the risks associated with operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol, even when using alternative modes of transportation like e-scooters. The case serves as a somber reminder of the devastating consequences that can arise from such actions and the need for greater awareness and safety measures when it comes to the use of e-scooters and other emerging forms of personal mobility.

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