Dashcam shows suspect going at high speeds before crashing into vehicles, flipping a box truck
By: A man was caught, cuffed and is now facing serious charges after he led authorities in a high-speed pursuit that ended in a rollover crash on State Road 826 in Miami Gardens.
Florida Highway Patrol units responded to the entrance to the northbound Florida Turnpike and eastbound State Road 826, Thursday afternoon.
According to investigators, Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies began following a stolen black GMC Denali in the area of the Golden Glades Interchange.
As the pursuit went on, the Denali veered off the roadway, allowing FHP to pin the truck into construction materials. The truck ended in a pile of sand.
The Denali also crashed into a blue Mercedes-Benz and a box truck which rolled over on its side.
7Skyforce flew over the scene after the Denali crashed and blocked the entrance ramp.
The driver of the truck, identified as 35-year-old Joseph Gianino, had to be extricated from the truck by rescue crews.
Gianino was placed under arrest and is facing a list of charges that include grand theft, fleeing and eluding and leaving the scene of an accident.
According to the arrest report, Gianino was previously on probation for fleeing and eluding police.
The ramp to enter the Turnpike from U.S. 441 and SR 826 has since reopened to traffic.
Thursday’s pursuit marked the third high-speed police chase in Miami-Dade County in the last few days.
Wednesday afternoon, a man and woman who were involved in a reported shooting led Miami Police on a high-speed chase, which shut down Biscayne Boulevard during rush hour.
The suspects, 32-year-old Ariadne Rodriguez and 35-year-old Jonathan Lozano, were arrested and face a list of charges.
Another incident occurred just after 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the intersection of Southwest Eighth Street and 109th Avenue. Investigators said a police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle ended in a rollover crash near Florida International University.
The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Eduardo Jesus Pastrana, attempted to flee the scene but was arrested.
Pastrana is currently being held on a $20,000 bond, plus house arrest for the accused car theft.
No serious injuries were reported in any of these incidents.