Police: Driver of stolen minivan flees scene after crashing into 2 vehicles in Davie

DAVIE, Fla. – Davie police are searching for the driver of a minivan who fled the scene after crashing the stolen vehicle into two other cars.

The hit-and-run occurred early Wednesday morning at the corner of Stirling Road and University Drive.

According to a spokeswoman for the Davie Police Department, the victim of a vehicle burglary confronted the car thief around 2:15 a.m.

Police said the driver then fled from the victim in a blue Dodge Caravan before crashing into two vehicles.

Video taken at the scene of the crash shows that the minivan struck a light pole, causing significant front-end damage to the vehicle and causing the airbags to deploy.

In addition to the burglary, officers confirmed the minivan had been stolen out of Hollywood, authorities said.

Officers searched the area, but did not find the driver.

All of the vehicles involved were eventually towed away from the scene.

Police said no serious injuries were reported.


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