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A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 95 southbound near Ives Dairy Road after attempting to flee officers.
On Monday, around 7:30 a.m., officers responded to reports of a pedestrian walking along the shoulder of the highway.
According to Florida Highway Patrol, upon arrival, officers made contact with the pedestrian who showed them a knife. When officers attempted to detain the man, he ran across four traffic lanes and was struck by an oncoming black pickup truck.
Aerial footage captured Miami-Dade Police officers at the scene, as well as Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units, who were seen aiding the man as he laid on the ground with visible blood. The man was transported to Aventura Hospital in critical condition.
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Source: wsvn
