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Driver in custody accused of firing at officers during pursuit that ended in crash in NW Miami-Dade
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Rubén Rosario , as published by WSVN 7 News
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The chase began in Miami Gardens and continued into the City of Opa-locka before the driver crashed near Northwest 107th Street and 17th Avenue.
A driver is in custody after a pursuit ended in a crash in Northwest Miami -Dade. The subject, connected to a felony investigation, allegedly fired at officers while fleeing. The chase began in Miami Gardens and continued into the City of Opa-locka before the driver crashed near Northwest 107th Street and 17th Avenue.
The pursuit involved multiple law enforcement agencies and resulted in a Miami Gardens Police officer being involved in a separate crash. The driver was eventually apprehended and taken into custody. Further details about the incident are available from Opa-locka Police, who are investigating the chaotic chain of events that unfolded early Monday morning.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 10, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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