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.

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Narrator

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.