Woman to go on trial accused of death of scooter rider

Amber Potter, 22, was driving a Vauhxall Corsa when it was involved in a collision with a Lambretta scooter being ridden by 64-year-old David Sinar at Roudham.

David Sinar (Image: Steve Adams)Mr Sinar, from North Walsham, died following the crash between the A1075 at Thetford and the B1111 junction at Larling on September 15 2021.

Potter, of Livingstone Street in the city, entered a not guilty plea to causing death by dangerous driving when she appeared at Norwich Crown Court.

Norwich Crown Court (Image: Newsquest)She did plead guilty to a count of causing death by careless driving but this was not deemed acceptable by prosecutor Chris Youell on behalf of the crown.

Judge Anthony Bate fixed a two-day trial for April 22 2025.

Judge Anthony Bate (Image: Newsquest)Potter, who was made the subject of an interim driving disqualification, was granted conditional bail.

Members of Mr Sinar's family have previously paid tribute to him in a statement released following his death.

It said: "We are devastated following David’s death.

"He touched the lives of so many people and leaves behind a loving wife, 16-year-old son, a 95-year-old mother, a brother and sister, nephews and nieces, who are all devastated by his passing and will never get over the fact he has been taken from us."

In his early career, Mr Sinar worked as a vehicle inspector - a job which took him across the country.

He then became a parts delivery driver for a dealership in Norwich and had many years of driving experience.

Prior to his death, Mr Sinar had only recently semi-retired so he could spend more time with his elderly mother, and enjoy one of his many hobbies - riding his motorbikes.

In 1985, Mr Sinar set a land speed record while riding a kind of tandem bicycle called the Dark Horse with fellow cyclist, Trevor Bull. He was also British road cycling champion.