Van driver who reversed into woman, 73, may have been distracted by phone call
Isabel Howe died in January 2024 after spending two months in hospital as a result of a crash in Swanton Avenue in Dereham.
The incident happened shortly before noon on November 29, when a Renault Master van driven by Mervyn Lightning reversed into her as she crossed the road.
An inquest into Mrs Howe's death heard that Mr Lightning had just made a delivery to one of her neighbours and climbed back into his van.
But, despite checking his mirrors, he did not see her crossing the........
© Eastern Daily Press
