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Inquest Opens Into BBC Presenter Lynda Shahwan’s Death, Citing Complications From Vancouver Crash

Proceedings were adjourned pending further investigation.

Overview

  • A pathologist told Pontypridd Coroner's Court the cause of death was a motor vehicle incident leading to peritonitis.
  • Coroner Alex Morse recorded an unnatural death and set no date for the next hearing after adjourning the case.
  • Shahwan, 53, was a passenger when a family car overturned in north Vancouver on July 15.
  • She was treated at Lions Gate Hospital for a fractured rib, abdominal bruising and a pneumothorax, then discharged the next day while recorded unfit to fly.
  • Her family found her dead at her Cardiff home on July 19, and BBC Wales later paid tribute to the long‑serving Radio Wales presenter.