Henley woman killed in crash died of 'severe head injury'

Susannah Boddie of Park Corner in Nettlebed near Henley died on August 11 whilst on holiday near Lake Garda in Italy.

She was a government scientist who helped guide the UK through the coronavirus pandemic.

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An inquest into her death was opened at Oxford Coroner’s Court.

The court heard that there were no other vehicles or persons involved in the accident and that her cause of death following a postmortem was given as severe head injury.

Her partner called paramedics but they were unable to save her, despite the 27-year-old wearing a safety helmet.

Oxford Coroner's Court (Image: Oxford Mail)

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 purpose of an inquest is to determine the circumstances of an unnatural or unexplained death.

The date for the conclusion of Ms Boddie’s inquest has been set for March 5 next year at 10am.