December 12, 2025

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Incident Overview
A British backpacker has been sentenced to prison following a fatal e-scooter collision in Perth’s CBD that killed a 51-year-old pedestrian. The crash occurred on Murray Street in May, when the e-scooter rider struck a man who was out for dinner. The victim was taken to hospital in a critical condition and died the following day. On 12 December, the rider was sentenced after previously pleading guilty to dangerous driving occasioning death while under the influence of alcohol.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: May 2025 (exact date not specified)
  • Location: Murray Street, Perth CBD, WA

Vehicles Involved

  • E-scooter — ridden by the offender, with a passenger on the back
  • Pedestrian — 51-year-old man struck on the footpath

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 51-year-old man — pedestrian; died in hospital the day after the collision.
  • Critical/Serious Injuries:
    • Female passenger on the e-scooter — suffered head and facial fractures; transported to hospital.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended Murray Street after reports of a pedestrian being struck.
  • The injured pedestrian was transported to Royal Perth Hospital in a critical condition.
  • The e-scooter passenger also required hospital treatment for serious injuries.

Police Investigation
Police and the court heard the rider had been drinking for several hours prior to the collision.

  • The rider had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.185.
  • CCTV footage showed the e-scooter travelling at about 20km/h and weaving between pedestrians.
  • The offender pleaded guilty to dangerous driving occasioning death while under the influence of alcohol.
  • She was sentenced to four years’ imprisonment, with eligibility for parole after 18 months.

Community Impact
The death of the pedestrian has had a profound impact on his family, with his wife describing the loss of her husband as “indescribable”. The sentencing drew attention to the risks associated with e-scooters, particularly when used while intoxicated, and prompted strong judicial warnings that such incidents are not accidents but criminal acts.

Appeal for Information
The investigation phase has concluded and the matter has proceeded through the courts.

  • Crime Stoppers WA: Call 1800 333 000 for any historical information relevant to the incident.