When you're in a tight spot or potential legal situation with a stranger that you need get get out of quickly or a stranger you're on a date with but don't like and you want to bribe them or leave quickly on good terms you hit them with some Crash Money to exit or escape smoothly with no drama or bs following you.
My dad was in a bad accident with a car load of foreigners and he didn't want any heat from cops or trouble from them so he gave them some crash money and bolted.
I found myself on a blind dinner date with an ugly girl and wanted to bolt quickly so I paid the tab and gave her $50. And said I have to use the restroom, and slipped out the back exit and ghosted.