Miami Police detective seriously injured after being struck by suspect’s car – NBC 6 South Florida

A Miami Police detective was hospitalized in serious condition Monday after she was struck by a suspect who tried to flee.

The crash happened at around 3:30 p.m. in the area of Northwest 2nd Avenue and 13th Street after the detective was flagged down.

Police said she approached an altercation when a suspect suddenly tried to escape and hit her with a car.

The suspect then tried to flee after the crash, police said, but was later caught.

The officer was identified as Marvalyn Lee Chin, a 19-year veteran from the investigative division. She was pinned between two cars and sustained injuries to her upper extremities and legs, said Miami Police Chief Manny Morales.

Footage from Chopper 6 showed a red vehicle with front-end damage.

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