car crash
1 of 1noun/ˈkɑr ˌkræʃ/
Forms:car crashes
1
a situation where a car collides with something, such as another vehicle or other object
A car crash is an unexpected event where one or more vehicles collide, often resulting in damage to the cars and possible injury to the people involved. Car crashes can happen for many reasons, such as driver mistakes, poor weather, or road conditions. The impact of a crash can vary from minor damage to the vehicles to serious harm or even death. After a crash, police usually investigate the cause, and insurance companies handle the claims for repairs or medical costs.
- The car crash on the highway caused significant traffic delays during the morning commute.
- Fortunately, no one was seriously injured in the car crash, but several vehicles were damaged.
- Witnesses reported seeing the car crash occur after one driver ran a red light.
- The police arrived quickly at the scene of the car crash to investigate and direct traffic.
- After the car crash, the driver was taken to the hospital for evaluation and treatment of minor injuries.
2
a sudden and dramatic failure or setback