Schumacher accident not due to skis or faulty signage: Investigators

Mercedes driver Michael Schumacher of Germany listens to question while attending the Mercedes press dinner meeting after the qualifying session of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit, on Oct 6, 2012. Investigators probing Micha
Mercedes driver Michael Schumacher of Germany listens to question while attending the Mercedes press dinner meeting after the qualifying session of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit, on Oct 6, 2012. Investigators probing Michael Schumacher's accident said on Wednesday, Jan 8, 2014, his skis did not cause his life-threatening off-piste fall. -- FILE PHOTO: AFP

ALBERTVILLE, France (AFP) - Investigators probing Michael Schumacher's accident said on Wednesday his skis did not cause his life-threatening off-piste fall.

The investigators also said that signs marking the boundary of the piste Schumacher skied off just before the accident were in line with legal requirements.

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