Thahn Phan was walking along the intersection of Murray and King Street when he was struck by an e-scooter and suffered a fatal brain bleed on Saturday night.

Police allege 24-year-old British tourist Alicia Kemp was steering the e-scooter after six hours of drinking and with a blood alcohol reading of 0.158.

Phan’s family called for a “review of the governance and safety regulations surrounding hired e-scooters to help prevent further serious incidents that put lives at risk” in the wake of his death.

Deputy Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds has responded to the call with a suspension of e-scooter hires starting from 12pm local time today.

“A tragic event occurred at the weekend and our thoughts are with the deceased man’s family at this very sad time,” he said.

“In response to the fatality, the City of Perth has suspended the hiring of e-scooters from 12pm today.”

The suspension will continue with no end date currently in place. 

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti also admitted there was more the state government could do on compliance with e-scooter laws.

Phan lived in the state for more than 10 years and worked as a structural engineer. 

The “beloved” father died from his injuries in hospital about two days after the e-scooter crash.

“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 family said in a statement on Tuesday.

“Yesterday evening, we received the heartbreaking news that Thanh passed away as a result of his injuries.”

Speaking to 9News, neighbours described him as “unwaveringly positive, hard working, and one of the kindest people we have known”.

Kemp was charged with dangerous driving causing death and was refused bail after the court deemed her a flight risk.

She will face court again next month.