Man killed in Opa Locke collision
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- One man is now dead and another behind bars following a horrific crash in Opa Locke, Miami-Dade County on Monday night.
- The dead man has not yet been identified by the Miami-Dade Police Department.
- Reports from Miami-Dade Traffic Homicide Unit are that the victim was travelling westbound on NW 103 Street.
- The vehicle being driven by the suspect, whose identity has not yet been released, was speeding in a southerly direction on NW 22 Avenue and rammed into the victim’s vehicle.
- The impact from the crash sent the victim’s vehicle careening into a nearby by business.
One man is now dead and another behind bars following a horrific crash in Opa Locke, Miami-Dade County on Monday night.
The dead man has not yet been identified by the Miami-Dade Police Department.
Reports from Miami-Dade Traffic Homicide Unit are that the victim was travelling westbound on NW 103 Street. The vehicle being driven by the suspect, whose identity has not yet been released, was speeding in a southerly direction on NW 22 Avenue and rammed into the victim’s vehicle.
The impact from the crash sent the victim’s vehicle careening into a nearby by business. The vehicle subsequently burst in flames. The extent of his injuries and the intensity of blaze overwhelmed the victim and he was unable to exit the vehicle. The building was also damaged by the fire.
When cops from the Opa Locke Police Department arrived on the scene, the discovered that the suspect was driving an Acura motorcar which was stolen in Pembroke Pines. After the suspect was taken into custody, it was discovered that he was in possession of a stolen gun.
Both NW 103 Street and NW 22 Avenue were closed while Detectives continue to investigate the incident.
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