Man denies causing serious injury by careless driving after B1108 crash |
Mark Sanpher, 44, was driving a Mercedes car which was involved in a crash with a Vauxhall Astra car on the B1108 Watton Road.
The crash happened at about 3.41pm on October 8, 2024 at the crossroads junction with Bow Hill and Landlow Lane.
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The driver of the Astra, a woman in her 40s, suffered serious injuries - including a broken right ankle and lacerated spleen - and was airlifted to hospital for treatment.
Norwich Crown Court (Image: Peter Walsh, Newsquest)
Sanpher, of Riverdene Mews, Taverham, appeared at Norwich Crown Court - sitting at the city's magistrates' court - on Monday (March 9) when he denied the offence.
A trial, expected to last three days, was fixed for April 10, 2028.