hit-and-run
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hit-and-run
The unlawful leaving of the scene of an accident by someone involved in it without making it possible to establish their personal details. In Germany, this is a criminal offense.
Nachdem er ein parkendes Auto beschädigt hatte, beging der Mann Fahrerflucht.
After damaging a parked car, the man committed a hit-and-run.
This word is a clear example of a German compound. It is made up of 'der Fahrer' (the driver) and 'die Flucht' (the escape/flight). The meaning is therefore literally the 'escape of a driver' from the scene of an accident.
Die Polizei sucht Zeugen der Fahrerflucht.
The police are looking for witnesses to the hit-and-run.
'Fahrerflucht' (hit-and-run) is almost always used with the verb 'begehen' (to commit). The fixed phrase is 'Fahrerflucht begehen' (to commit a hit-and-run).
Wer Fahrerflucht begeht, macht sich strafbar.
Anyone who commits a hit-and-run is committing a punishable offense.
'Fahrerflucht' (hit-and-run) is a legal term from traffic law. The word is mainly used in connection with accidents, police, and courts, and refers to a criminal offense.
Die Strafe für Fahrerflucht kann sehr hoch sein.
The penalty for a hit-and-run can be very severe.
hit-and-run
Both words refer to leaving the scene of a traffic accident without authorization. “Fahrerflucht” is the more common term and emphasizes the fleeing person as the driver, while “Unfallflucht” focuses more generally on the accident and leaving the scene. In many situations, either word is possible.
Die Polizei sucht den Fahrer, der nach dem Unfall Fahrerflucht begangen hat.
The police are looking for the driver who committed a hit-and-run after the accident.
Die Polizei ermittelt wegen Unfallflucht, nachdem sich der Beteiligte vom Unfallort entfernt hatte.
The police are investigating a hit-and-run after the person involved left the scene of the accident.
