Dame Jenni Murray died days after a serious car crash in north London, with investigators now revealing what exactly happened. The much-loved BBC presenter was 75 and best known for Woman's Hour on BBC Radio 4, where she spent 30 years discussing issues that mattered to women. The crash happened on 4 March near Hampstead Heath.
The inquest heard that Dame Jenni was driving when she became dazzled by lights from another vehicle, causing her to crash into two parked cars. She was taken to hospital following the crash and was found to have broken ribs, a broken breastbone, and a collapsed lung. Doctors worked to treat her, but her condition worsened over the following days.
The late media star subsequently developed bronchopneumonia, and by 10 March, doctors decided to focus on palliative care to keep her comfortable. Dame Jenni passed away peacefully two days later, on 12 March. The coroner stated that her death was caused by bronchopneumonia, which resulted from the injuries sustained in the crash.
Police investigated the incident but later closed the case without taking further action. Dame Jenni was made a Dame in 2011 for her contributions to broadcasting. She also spent years raising awareness about breast cancer following her own diagnosis in 2006.