she broke her back
Boilerplate journalism. Even if you launch a motorcycle into a tree at 140 mph and there's nothing left of you, they'll still mention whether or not you were wearing a helmet.
Michael Schumacher, perhaps the greatest F1 driver of all time, was wearing a helmet when he had a horrendous skiing accident in late December; he’s still in a coma.
>> Boilerplate journalism.
“The police spokesmen did not comment on whether or not the driver was in possession of an assault rifle or handgun at the time of the accident.”