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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade

Florida Highway Patrol dashcam video shows fatal pursuit and PIT maneuver on Turnpike

Dash camera footage released this year shows Florida Highway Patrol troopers performing a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) on a stolen vehicle, resulting in a crash that killed a 70-year-old innocent driver. The pursuit began in Deerfield Beach and concluded near the Sunrise Boulevard exit on the Florida Turnpike.

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Why It Matters

The incident highlights the outcomes of high-speed police pursuits and the use of immobilization tactics on public roadways, resulting in the death of a bystander.

Key Facts

  • A 70-year-old innocent driver died as a result of the pursuit.
  • Florida Highway Patrol troopers performed a PIT maneuver on a vehicle driven by Laiken Randolph.
  • The pursuit originated in Deerfield Beach.
  • The pursuit ended on the southbound Florida Turnpike near the Sunrise Boulevard exit.
  • The suspect vehicle struck a Broward Sheriff's Office cruiser and a Coconut Creek Police cruiser during the pursuit.
  • The crash occurred near Mile Marker 57.
  • Dash camera video shows the trooper's vehicle spinning out of control following the PIT maneuver.

Who's Mentioned

personLaiken Randolph“The driver of the alleged stolen vehicle.”other70“Age of the innocent driver who died.”other57“Mile marker where the crash occurred.”organizationCoconut Creek Police“Involved in the pursuit and vehicle collision.”organizationFlorida Highway Patrol“Law enforcement agency that conducted the PIT maneuver.”organizationBroward Sheriff's Office“Involved in the pursuit and vehicle collision.”