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hit-and-run

[hit-n-ruhn] / ˈhɪt nˈrʌn /










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A Euromillions winner who saved the life of a police officer just days before scooping the £1m jackpot has died in a suspected hit-and-run.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

"I think tobacco companies are hit-and-run offenders. A car caused a traffic accident. Many people were injured and killed. But the driver fled the scene," he said after the verdict.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

In a statement, police confirmed officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths, or a separate hit-and-run in Gainsborough Road, Winthorpe, just after 10:00 GMT on Saturday.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

The incident was reported to the California Highway Patrol as a hit-and-run, according to the release.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

One of these days I’m going to walk into the house and the news guy on TV will be reporting a hit-and-run that just happened downtown.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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