Miami-Dade traffic stop turns deadly after wanted driver flees, deputies say

A traffic stop in Miami-Dade ended in a fatal crash Wednesday night after a wanted man fled from deputies, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.

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At 7:42 p.m., deputies stopped the driver, identified as 21-year-old Luis Manuel Perez. During the stop, they learned he had an outstanding warrant. Perez then drove away, deputies say.

As deputies searched for him, he entered a dead-end street. When he turned around, he ran a stop sign and crashed into another car, causing it to flip.

The crash then caused the cars to hit an unmarked sheriff’s office vehicle that was occupied by a deputy searching for the man.

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The driver of the civilian car was taken by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition. The driver later died at the hospital. Deputies have not publicly identified the driver.

Perez was taken into custody and brought to a hospital for evaluation. The deputy was treated at the crash scene and had no serious injuries.

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Perez has a military hold, according to his arrest affidavit.

The sheriff’s office Traffic Homicide unit is investigating the crash.

This report may be updated as more information becomes available.