THE death of an elderly lady who hit a fallen tree in her car during Storm Henk was caused by multiple injuries.

Doreen Godley was 87-years-old when she was driving along the B4526 near Crays Pond on January 2 and her Smart Forfour at about 5.35pm.

Her death was verified at 6.25pm, an inquest opening at Oxford Coroner’s Court heard on Wednesday (January 24).

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The incident happened during Storm Henk which brought heavy winds and rain across England and Wales.

A post-mortem examination provided a medical cause of death as ‘multiple injuries’.

Mrs Godley, a widow, who lived in High Street, Goring, was an insurance underwriter.

A full inquest into her death is due to take place on June 12 at 10am.