Alex never looked when they crossed the street.  They were almost hit by a car.
Dang. I almost got hit by a car today. Oh, no! Can't believe there was a car. No one drives through here. Got so used to no one driving here I never look. You always need to look both ways before crossing the street. My mom always told me that. Don't tell her this happened. I'll never hear the end about how she was right. Mums know better.