hit-and-run

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The incident began at about 5:20 p.m. on April 8, 2025, when police responded to a request for help from the California Highway Patrol in tracking down three suspects wanted in a hit-and-run crash.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Andrews' story was Bethan had been involved in a hit-and-run and he had found her in the lane.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 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

At the time, the California Highway Patrol had requested the Los Angeles Police Department’s assistance in tracking down three people who had fled the scene of a hit-and-run on the nearby 134 Freeway.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

Sherrie and Janice conducted hit-and-run seminars on the practice, usually after a new crop of volunteers came on.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee