NewsNBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ) – Local NewsJune 30, 2026Miami-Dade
Police search for driver after high-speed pursuit in Miami-Dade
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a driver who fled on foot after a pursuit ended with a PIT maneuver on Interstate 395. Two firearms were recovered from the suspect's vehicle, and no injuries were reported during the incident.
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The incident resulted in a police search and the recovery of weapons on a major public highway, impacting traffic and local public safety resources.
Key Facts
- The incident occurred on Monday night in Miami-Dade.
- Florida Highway Patrol troopers attempted a traffic stop on a Mercedes driving erratically south of I-95 near Northwest 62nd Street.
- The driver refused to stop, leading to a pursuit.
- Troopers used a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle on Interstate 395.
- The driver exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.
- Two guns were discovered inside the suspect's vehicle during a search.
- No injuries were reported during the pursuit or the stop.
- The driver remains at large and an investigation is ongoing.
Who's Mentioned
locationInterstate 395“The location where the vehicle was stopped.”locationMiami-Dade“The county where the pursuit occurred.”locationNorthwest 62nd Street“The area near where the pursuit began.”organizationFlorida Highway Patrol“The law enforcement agency that conducted the pursuit and investigation.”locationInterstate 95“The highway where the vehicle was first spotted.”