What's happened
An inquest has commenced into the death of Stephen Chamberlain, former VP at Autonomy, who died from a traumatic head injury after being struck by a car while running. This follows the recent death of his former boss, Mike Lynch, in a yacht accident off Sicily.
Why it matters
What the papers say
According to The Guardian, Stephen Chamberlain died from a traumatic head injury after being struck by a car while running. The inquest, led by coroner Caroline Jones, revealed that he was hit on the A1123 road. Sky News reported that the driver, a 49-year-old woman, is cooperating with police investigations. The Independent noted that Chamberlain's death occurred just hours before Mike Lynch's yacht sank off Sicily, adding to the tragic circumstances surrounding both men, who were recently cleared of fraud charges.
How we got here
Stephen Chamberlain, 52, was a key figure at Autonomy, a software firm sold to HP for $11 billion. He and Mike Lynch were recently cleared of fraud charges related to the sale. Chamberlain died on August 20, 2024, after being hit by a car on August 17.
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