Learn · Sentences Describing an Accident
In the aftermath of the accident, the investigation revealed that the driver had been texting while driving, which led to the crash.
C2Sentence
In the aftermath of the accident, the investigation revealed that the driver had been texting while driving, which led to the crash.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
News Reporting
Following the accident, the investigation revealed the driver was texting, causing the crash.
Legal Context
The investigation's findings indicated that the driver's texting while driving directly resulted in the collision.
Casual Conversation
Apparently, the driver was texting and that's what caused the accident.
Formal Report
Post-accident analysis determined that the driver's use of a mobile device contributed to the incident.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The post-accident investigation established that the driver's use of a mobile phone during operation of the vehicle was the proximate cause of the collision.
Casual
Turns out, the driver was texting when the accident happened.
Simpler English
The accident happened because the driver was texting.
Phrases to learn
in the aftermath of
Following an event, especially a negative one.
texting while driving
Using a mobile phone to send or receive text messages while operating a vehicle.