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Van driver who reversed into woman, 73, may have been distracted by phone call

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25.05.2025

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........

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