When the facts of the story you're reporting on don't fit your version of historiography.
What is hit and run journalism anyways? Is it related to fake news?
Reporting on a seemingly important story, then when the story turns out to be a dud, not issue any apology and simply move on.
The Jussie Smollett case was perfect hit-and-run journalism
When you report on a story that doesn't pan out, and you don't issue an apology, simply keep on reporting on other stories that won't pan out either.
Did I just invent hit and run journalism?
When you report on a story that doesn't pan out, then don't issue an apology and just report on something else.
Misinformation is partly due to hit and run journalism.
Someone who post's something online, and never comes back to check reactions
He posted a question about his problem, but doesn't check the responses he got. He's a real hit and run poster!
A thought that you instantly forget when barely distracted by something but it hits you like hell that you cant remember it afterwards
Person thinks: *submit assignment*
Person: oh cool cat video
Person: *forgets*
Person: Wtf did I want to do, again? Shit, hit and run thought
To romantically chat someone up, then bail before significant mutual feelings develop.
Casanova and Don Juan were infamous as expert "hit on and run" dandies --- Don Juan had so many flings, in fact, that when presented with a number of his former lady-friends in the afterlife, he could not even remember the names of any of them.