Lorry driver was on video call to his wife when he killed father-of-two in motorway crash

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A lorry driver has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for causing the death of a father-of-two in a motorway crash while on a video call. Zvonko Tomisa crashed into Arran McManus's car, which was stationary in traffic, at around 48mph. The court highlighted Tomisa's distracted driving and the tragic consequences of his actions.

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▪Zvonko Tomisa was driving at approximately 55mph when he crashed into Arran McManus's car.
▪Tomisa was on a video call to his wife at the time of the collision.
▪Arran McManus suffered fatal injuries after his vehicle was crushed into another lorry.
▪Tomisa was sentenced to 11 years in prison for death by dangerous driving and banned from driving for 14 years and four months.
▪The court noted that Tomisa's actions were entirely avoidable and distracted his attention from the road.

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