Brit woman Susannah Boddie, 27, killed after hitting head in horror bike crash on Italian holiday was Covid-19 scientist
A BRIT woman who died in a horror bike crash in Italy has been named as a Covid-19 scientist - as her family pay tribute to the 'most wonderful daughter'.
Susannah Boddie, 27, hit her head on a "particularly impervious" part of the bike path along Lake Garda.
Following the tragic accident, her family said Susannah "lived life to the full and had achieved so much".
They added: "She crammed in more into her life than you would have thought possible".
They went on to say that she was the "loveliest, kindest person who always inspired and cared for others".
"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."
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Susannah was a lead health data scientist at 10 Downing Street.
Her role included offering crucial advice to the government during its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
She and her husband had just finished a tour of the Dolomites together and were about to end their holiday when tragedy struck, according to
She suffered fatal injuries after being thrown from her bike as she descended a steep downhill trail.
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She was wearing a helmet but the fall was described as "very violent";.
The couple had arrived last week and were set to return to the UK on Saturday from Verona.
Susannah's husband called paramedics who dashed to the scene but despite attempts to revive her, they were unable to save the woman.
The woman's husband has been hospitalised for shock after it emerged that his wife had died.
She will leave the biggest hole in our family and that of Rob her much-loved partner," they added.
A Downing Street spokeswoman said: "Susannah was an incredible scientist, an inspiring sportswoman, a loved and admired colleague and friend to those at No10 and many others within the civil service.
"Our thoughts are with her family at this difficult time."
A police spokesman : "The circumstances are still being investigated and officers are preparing a report".
They also stated that they are currently in the process of communicating the news of the tragedy to British authorities so the next of kin can be informed.
