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 offense.
Grammar Patterns
to commit a hit-and-run Whoever commits a hit-and-run will be punished.
Similar Words
Synonym: Unfallflucht
Etymology
Composed of 'Fahrer' (driver) and 'Flucht' (flight, escape). It literally means 'driver's escape'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'Fahrer' (driver) making a 'Flucht' (flight) after a car accident.