NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are searching for a driver responsible for a hit and run crash involving a police cruiser.
7Skyforce flew over the scene Thursday morning along the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 south of the Northwest 119th Street exit. According to Miami-Dade Police, this was a multi-vehicle crash involving one of their police cruisers just before 7:30 a.m.
Police said the vehicle that caused the crash struck another vehicle, which then hit the cruiser. According to authorities, the Miami-Dade officer’s car was side-swiped by the truck.
The cruiser reportedly rolled into the bushes, but the officer was unscathed.
The driver responsible for the crash attempted to leave the scene and caused a second crash, police said. Eventually, the driver fled both scenes.
Police said the car they are looking for is a dark-colored, four-door sedan with heavy front-end and rear-end damage.
If you have any information on this hit and run, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.
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