Dame Jenni Murray died days after car crash, inquest hears
Summary
Dame Jenni Murray died on 12 March, eight days after a car crash in north London where she was dazzled by headlights and collided with two stationary vehicles. Her death was caused by bronchopneumonia linked to fractures sustained in the crash.Key Facts
- The crash happened around 19:45 GMT near Hampstead Heath.
- Dame Jenni suffered multiple broken ribs, a fractured sternum, and a collapsed lung.
- She was taken to the Royal Free Hospital, placed on ventilation, then moved to intensive care.
- Doctors said she could not remember the accident but exited the vehicle on her own.
- The Metropolitan Police investigated but took no further action.
- Dame Jenni Murray was the longest-serving presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour.
- She joined Woman’s Hour in 1987 and left in 2020.
- In 2011, she was made a dame for her work in broadcasting.
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