Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

car-accident

noun

/kɑːr ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/

Definition

An incident involving one or more vehicles that results in damage, injury, or death.

Examples

The car accident occurred when the driver ran a red light.
She was involved in a minor car accident but fortunately was not hurt.
The investigation revealed that distracted driving was a major factor in the car accident.

Meaning

A car accident generally refers to any event where a vehicle collides with another vehicle, person, animal, or object, causing harm or property damage.