godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
to have an accident; to cause an accident
Colloquial godan verb derived from 事故 (accident). Often used for traffic accidents, but can refer to any mishap. The subject is typically the person who experiences or causes the accident.
昨日、友達が事故って入院したらしい。
I heard my friend had an accident yesterday and was hospitalized.
急いでいたら事故っちゃった。
I was in a hurry and ended up having an accident.