High-Speed Pursuit Ends with PIT Maneuver in Miami-Dade, Victim Rescued
Video footage captures the dramatic conclusion of a high-speed pursuit in Miami-Dade County where law enforcement officers utilized a PIT maneuver to stop a red Dodge pickup truck. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Ronald Kelly, was apprehended, and the victim,…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 12, 2026 —
A high-speed pursuit in Miami-Dade County concluded dramatically Tuesday when law enforcement officers employed a PIT maneuver to bring a red Dodge pickup truck to a halt. The successful intervention led to the apprehension of the suspect and the safe recovery of a victim who had been held in the truck bed.
The incident unfolded near the intersection of Northwest 86th Terrace and Northwest 18th Avenue. Authorities utilized the precision intervention technique, commonly known as a PIT maneuver, to disable the fleeing vehicle.
The suspect has been identified as 29-year-old Ronald Kelly. He was taken into custody at the scene following the pursuit’s conclusion. Details regarding the circumstances that led to the victim being held in the truck bed were not immediately available.
Video footage captured the moments leading up to and including the final stop of the pickup truck. The footage showed the maneuver being executed, resulting in the vehicle spinning out and coming to a standstill. Law enforcement officers then moved in to secure the suspect and assist the victim.
The victim, whose identity has not been released, was found to be unharmed and was safely recovered from the truck bed. Further details about the charges Kelly may face are expected as the investigation continues.
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