MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies are investigating a major car crash in west Miami-Dade, which involved a marked Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office cruiser.
According to MDSO, the crash occurred just after 2:30 a.m. in the area of Southwest 87th Avenue and 32nd Street, just a few blocks west of Tropical Park.
Authorities said a deputy was driving along Galloway Road when he attempted to pull over a Nissan sedan due to “suspicious activity.”
But deputies the driver refused to stop and rear-ended the deputy’s vehicle, prompting a chase.
Deputies said they were disengaging from the chase when the Nissan sideswiped and rear-ended the deputy’s car again.
The driver then lost control of the car and crashed into a tree, causing the vehicle to ignite.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene and extinguished the fire.
The Nissan was left mangled. Its doors appeared to have been pried open and a fire extinguisher was spotted on the ground nearby.
Investigators were also seen closely examining the cruiser and a few took photos of damage.
Galloway Road was shut down in both directions for hours after the crash.
Deputies confirmed that MDFR personnel transported the driver of the Nissan to a local hospital in critical condition.
His identity has not yet been released.
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