Person Taken into Custody on SR 836 in Miami After MDSO-Involved Crash Triggers Pursuit; K-9 Injured

Investigation Turns into High-Speed Chase

A chaotic series of events ended with one person taken into custody along the Dolphin Expressway in Miami, authorities said.

Narcotics Detectives Involved in Incident

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, their narcotics detectives were conducting an investigation when the subject struck one of the detectives’ vehicles and fled, at around 9:55p.m. on Thursday.

Pursuit Ensues

Investigatorts said a pursuit ensued. It ended along the westbound lanes of the Dolphin State, near Northwest 12th Avenue.

Multiple Vehicles Damaged

During the course of the pursuit, deputies said, the subject struck three MDSO vehicles, including one from a K-9 unit, as well as one civilian vehicle.

K-9 Injured

The K-9 was injured and transported to an emergency veterinarian hospital in unknown condition.

No Other Injuries Reported

No other injuries were reported, as detectives continue to investigate.

Conclusion

The incident highlights the dangers and unpredictability of high-speed chases, which can result in serious injuries and damage to property. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the incident and will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

FAQs

Q: What happened during the incident?

A: A subject struck a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office detective’s vehicle and fled, triggering a pursuit that ended along the westbound lanes of the Dolphin State, near Northwest 12th Avenue.

Q: How many vehicles were damaged during the pursuit?

A: The subject struck three MDSO vehicles, including one from a K-9 unit, as well as one civilian vehicle.

Q: What happened to the K-9?

A: The K-9 was injured and transported to an emergency veterinarian hospital in unknown condition.

Q: Were there any other injuries reported?

A: No other injuries were reported, as detectives continue to investigate.