Inquest told Dame Jenni Murray died eight days after car collision

An inquest has heard that Dame Jenni Murray, the former presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, died earlier this year eight days after being involved in a car crash.

Timeline given at inquest

An inquest into the death of Dame Jenni Murray was told that the broadcaster died eight days after she was involved in a road collision earlier this year. The detail about the interval between the crash and her death was presented during the hearing.

Career noted

Dame Jenni Murray was best known as the former presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour. She had a high public profile through her work on the programme, which was noted during the proceedings.

Purpose of the hearing

The hearing is part of the formal inquest process into Dame Jenni Murray’s death. Coroners use such inquests to examine the circumstances and timing of deaths that follow accidents or other unexpected events.

Next steps

The inquest continues as officials consider the evidence presented. No further details about the medical cause of death or additional findings were released at the time the matter was reported.