Driver's selfie moments before fatal A11 crash revealed

Amber Potter, 23, was sentenced at Norwich Crown Court on Wednesday to three and a half years in prison after admitting to causing the death of David Sinar by dangerous driving. 

Potter's Vauxhall Corsa hit Mr Sinar's Lambretta on the A11 at around 70mph, while he was travelling at around 40mph.

Potter had zoomed in on a selfie on her mobile phone moments before she crashed into and killed 64-year-old David Sinar (Image: PA/Norfolk Police)

She failed to slow down or overtake him because she was distracted by her phone.

The force has now released the selfie that Potter, of Livingstone Road, Norwich, was zooming in on moments before she drove into the back of Mr Sinar on the A11.

The selfie shows her behind the wheel, winking and with her tongue out.

Potter, of Livingstone Street in Norwich, pleaded guilty to death by dangerous driving (Image: Newsquest)

Police said that forensic analysis of Potter’s mobile phone showed multiple interactions during her journey - including using Facebook Messenger and sending audio clips. 

In a tribute, Mr Sinar's family said: "On the night of September 15 2021 our lives changed forever.  Losing Dave (David) has utterly devastated our family. 

"Dave was the glue that held the family together."

Tributes from loved ones have described Mr Sinar as a 'dedicated family man' who was the 'glue that held the family together' (Image: Norfolk Police)

"He was a devoted family man. 

"Always there to lend a hand, dishing out advice."

Andrew Hughes, of the Norfolk and Suffolk Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This tragic case highlights the devastating effects drivers who interact with their mobile devices whilst driving have on others.

“It is the reason it features in the ‘fatal four’ offences and continues to be a focus for police.

“It is a selfish and needless act which has severe consequences for so many people.”