An Unnecessary Incident
The first paragraph introduces a common frustration people experience when cars don’t stop at crosswalks. It acknowledges the annoyance pedestrians feel when they can’t safely cross the road due to inconsiderate drivers. The paragraph also hints that stopping for pedestrians can have its complications.
The second paragraph adds a humorous perspective to the situation despite the unfortunate outcome of the car getting totaled. It emphasizes the driver’s lack of severe injuries and creates a comical mental image of the pedestrian drunkenly explaining that he wasn’t trying to cross the road. The paragraph highlights the absurdity of the situation, leading to a humorous response from the author.