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Driver of stolen van leads deputies on chase spanning two counties

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. ā€“ A man was taken in to custody following police pursuit on Thursday afternoon.

It came to an end on the Florida Turnpike in Miami Gardens after starting in Broward County, authorities said.

According to the Broward Sheriffā€™s Office, it all started in Miramar when deputies tried stopping the driver of a stolen van.

The driver intentionally hit a patrol car before taking off, deputies said.

According to authorities, undercover officers were forced to crash their cars into that van in order to stop the driver. It all came to an end at Northwest 27th Avenue.

Deputies took the driver into custody but have yet to reveal his identity or what charges heā€™s facing.

The investigation continues.


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David Dwork joined the WPLG Local 10 News team in August 2019. Born and raised in Miami-Dade County, David has covered South Florida sports since 2007.

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