die Fahrerflucht
Translation
hit-and-run, leaving the scene of an accident
Examples
Er beging Fahrerflucht nach dem Unfall.
He committed a hit-and-run after the accident.
Fahrerflucht ist eine Straftat.
A hit-and-run is a criminal offence.
Grammar Patterns
to commit a hit-and-run Whoever commits a hit-and-run will be punished.
Similar Words
Synonym: Unfallflucht
Etymology
From 'Fahrer' (driver) + 'Flucht' (flight, escape). Literally 'driver's flight'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'Fahrer' (driver) taking 'Flucht' (flight) from the scene of an accident.