
Run over
Accidental Harm
Used when someone is unintentionally injured or killed by a vehicle.

A cyclist got run over at the intersection.
Physical Contact
Implies direct physical contact between the vehicle and the victim.

A dog was run over in the street last night.
Severity Implied
Often suggests severe injury or fatality.

She witnessed a man being run over by a truck.
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