I encountered a car accident in 2018 and another in 2019.

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I encountered a car accident in 2018 and another in 2019.

Is encountered a car accident a correct expression?

Thanks.

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@tanguatlay,

No.

I had a car accident, or I was in a car accident.

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@tanguatlay,

If you were not actually involved in the accidents you could say:

I witnessed a car accident in 2018 and another in 2019.

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@tanguatlay,

This is correct if you are trying to say "I was driving down the street and saw an accident." Encountered here means "unexpectedly came upon".

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