West Miami, FL – A police pursuit in West Miami ended with a truck damaged near railroad tracks and its driver taken into custody.
Officers arrested a driver Saturday after he allegedly fled a traffic stop and crashed near the railroad tracks off Northwest 12th Street, according to the West Miami Police Department.
Police said officers attempted to stop the truck after observing what they described as reckless driving.
Authorities did not disclose where the attempted traffic stop began or what behavior initially attracted officers’ attention.
The driver allegedly accelerated away during the encounter and nearly struck an officer with the vehicle.
Police pursued the truck until the driver lost control and crashed near the tracks.
Video recorded after the collision showed the damaged vehicle positioned across the railroad area.
Police did not report any injuries involving officers, the driver or other motorists.
Officers arrested the driver at the crash scene.
His name and the charges connected to the pursuit were not immediately released.
Police said a records search determined that the driver also had an active warrant from Polk County involving a grand theft charge.
Additional information about that case was unavailable.
The West Miami Police Department said its investigation remains active.
A complete arrest report providing the driver’s identity, charges and additional details was not publicly available.