In September 1934, while traveling in Spain, Honegger's car ran into a tree after a tire burst. He only broke an ankle, but Vaurabourg, in the front passenger seat, broke both knees and was unable to walk for almost a year. She never fully recovered from the accident.
In September 1934, while traveling in Spain, Honegger's car crashed into a tree after a tire blew out.  Vaurabourg, sitting next to him, suffered broken knees and was unable to walk for nearly a year. She never fully recovered from the accident.