Learn · Sentences Describing an Accident
The driver didn’t see the pedestrian crossing the road.
A2Sentence
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.