An investigation into the death of a 27-year-old scientist killed in a cycling crash in Italy is due to open in Oxford tomorrow (September 6).
Susannah Boddie from Henley was thrown from her bike as she descended a steep mountain trail near Lake Garda last month.
She was a lead health data scientist at 10 Downing Street and helped steer the UK though the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Ms Boddie suffered fatal injuries in the accident and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her partner called paramedics but they were unable to save her, despite the 27-year-old wearing a safety helmet.
She attended St Helen and St Katharine school in Abingdon before going on to study at Cambridge University.
A statement from Ms Boddie’s family paid tribute to her.
It read: "Susannah lived life to the full and had achieved so much in her short life. She crammed in more into her life than you would have thought possible.
"She was the loveliest, kindest person who always inspired and cared for others and was adored by all her many friends. She will leave the biggest hole in our family and that of Rob, her much loved partner.
"She was the most wonderful daughter, sister, granddaughter and friend you could ever wish for and her memory will continue to inspire us in all we do."
Both Ms Boddie and her partner were reportedly experienced cyclists and had been due to fly back to the UK from nearby Verona only days after the accident.
The inquest will be opened at Oxford Coroner’s Court tomorrow.
The purpose of an inquest is to determine the circumstances of an unnatural or unexplained death.
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