Learn · Sentences Describing an Accident

The driver didn’t see the pedestrian crossing the road.

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Sentence

Narrator

The driver didn’t see the pedestrian crossing the road.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

Drivers should always be vigilant and look out for pedestrians crossing the road.

Describing Habits

Unfortunately, the driver wasn't paying attention and didn't see the pedestrian.

Asking About Others

Did the driver see the pedestrian before the accident?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If the driver had been more attentive, the accident might have been avoided.

Rephrased versions

Formal

The driver failed to observe the pedestrian crossing the roadway.

Casual

The driver missed seeing the person crossing the street.

Simpler English

The driver didn't see the person walking across the road.

Phrases to learn

didn't see

Failed to observe or notice.

crossing the road

Walking across a road from one side to the other.