Driver detained after striking deputy’s cruiser during fatal crash investigation in NW Miami-Dade

A driver was detained in Northwest Miami-Dade on Saturday after being accused of striking a deputy’s vehicle during a fatal crash investigation, authorities said

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, at around 11:55 p.m. on Friday, a vehicle crashed into a tree on Northwest 135th Street and 57th Avenue, where it caught on fire.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived at the scene, extinguished the flames, and the driver was pronounced dead.

Their identity was not released.

During the investigation, deputies blocked the intersection when a vehicle went through the intersection and struck a cruiser.

MDSO said the cruiser sustained damage, and the deputy had minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

The driver was then detained.

No arrests have been made as the investigation remains active.