Tributes paid to Sara Pancas, 38, of Thetford, who died following car crash on A11

The family of a ‘fun-loving’ 38-year-old woman who lost her life in a car crash has shared a tribute statement.

Sara Pancas, 38, of Thetford, was the driver of a black Mini One which left the southbound carriageway of the A11 at Ketteringham and collided with a tree near the junction with Station Lane on Sunday, November 3.

At around 5.15am, officers came across the car and a woman in her 20s, also from Thetford, died at the scene.

Sara was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital but died two days later on Tuesday, November 5.

In a statement to Norfolk Police, her family said: “Sara was a brilliant sister and always full of joy.

“She was fun-loving and would always spread this around her family and friends.

“She enjoyed watching (and starring in) TikTok videos, singing and most of all, spending time with her friends and family.

“She was close to us and always had so much energy. We will miss her greatly."

The families of the deceased are being supported by specialist officers and a file is being prepared for the coroner.

Two other passengers, a woman in her 20s and a man in his 30s, were seriously injured in the incident and remain in hospital in a stable condition.

Officers are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision to get in touch quoting CAD 69 of November 3.