The Brief
- Jabari Hill, 14, is recovering after he was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street.
- “I just got smacked. That’s all I remember,” he said.
- Jabari suffered seven fractures—including serious injuries to his lower back—along with road rash across his arms and knees.
- He credits his full-face helmet for saving his life.
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 14-year-old boy recovering from a severe bike crash credits one simple piece of gear for saving his life: his helmet.
Jabari Hill suffered seven fractures, back injuries, and road rash when he was struck by a car while crossing the street in Orange County earlier this month.
Despite the long road to recovery ahead, he is grateful to still be alive.…