Learn · Sentences Describing an Accident
The police officer who arrived at the scene of the crash confirmed that the driver had been driving under the influence of alcohol.
C2Sentence
The police officer who arrived at the scene of the crash confirmed that the driver had been driving under the influence of alcohol.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Reporting News
News reports confirmed that the driver involved in the crash was intoxicated.
Legal Testimony
The officer stated under oath that the driver was driving under the influence.
Casual Conversation
Apparently, the driver was drunk when the accident happened.
Formal Report
The investigating officer's report indicated that the driver was operating the vehicle while impaired by alcohol.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The responding police officer verified that the driver was intoxicated at the time of the collision.
Casual
The cop on the scene said the driver was drunk.
Simpler English
The police officer said the driver was drunk when the crash happened.
Phrases to learn
driving under the influence
Operating a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs.
scene of the crash
The location where the accident occurred.