hit-and-run
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Some police and public-safety officials say Flock, which has about 120,000 cameras nationwide, helps prevent and solve crime, including child abductions and hit-and-run crashes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
After the crash, Tran called 911 and reported the truck driver for a hit-and-run, lying to police that he was stopped in traffic when he was hit, prosecutors said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
The sheriff’s office has recommended that the Napa County District Attorney’s Office consider filing a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
The city of Los Angeles will pay $20 million to settle a lawsuit brought on behalf of a teen who lost his leg in 2023 in a hit-and-run in Boyle Heights.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
I had a good arm, but we played against a lot of teams that could do the hit-and-run and steal a lot of bases.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
