history: I was in a car accident one time. I could see the other car coming at me before the impact. I was in a car accident one time.  Oh_comma_ that's awful. Were you okay_comma_ or did you have to go to the hospital?
current: I was okay, just shook up.  I could see the other car coming at me before the impact.
next: That sounds terrifying! I've never been in a car accident, and sure wouldn't like to be in one.