Select the grammatically correct sentence. 

The correct answer is 'The rider who met with the accident was not wearing a helmet, the police said.'

Key Points

• The sentence uses proper grammar and structure.
• It correctly includes the definite article "the" before both "accident" and "police."
• This usage indicates specificity, referring to a particular accident and a particular group of police officers.
• The sentence is clear and precise in conveying the information about the rider, the accident, and the absence of a helmet.
• The overall structure of the sentence ensures grammatical correctness and effective communication.

• Proper usage of articles is crucial for grammatical accuracy and clarity in conveying specific information.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4.'

Additional Information

• Option 1: Incorrect due to missing articles before "accident" and "police," affecting the specificity of the statement.
• Option 2: Incorrect due to the incorrect article "an" before "helmet"; it should be "a" helmet.
• Option 3: Incorrect due to the incorrect use of "an" before "police"; it should be "the" police.