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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 4, 2026Miami-Dade

Miami-Dade deputy involved in fatal crash during pursuit of military desertion suspect

A fatal car crash occurred in northwest Miami-Dade on Wednesday involving a Miami-Dade deputy and a suspect fleeing a traffic stop. The suspect, 21-year-old Luis Manuel Perez, was wanted for military desertion and is currently in custody.

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Why It Matters

The incident resulted in the death of a bystander, 55-year-old Stefan Germaine Davis, following a high-speed collision involving law enforcement and a fleeing suspect.

Key Facts

  • Stefan Germaine Davis, 55, died following a car crash in northwest Miami-Dade on Wednesday.
  • The crash involved a Miami-Dade deputy and a suspect, 21-year-old Luis Manuel Perez.
  • Deputies from the Robbery Intervention Unit were conducting a traffic stop when the suspect fled.
  • Luis Manuel Perez was wanted by the U.S. military for desertion.
  • The collision occurred near Northwest 51st Terrace and Northwest 33rd Avenue.
  • Luis Manuel Perez is currently being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center as of Thursday evening.

Who's Mentioned

personStefan Germaine Davis“Victim of the fatal car crash”locationTurner Guilford Knight Correctional Center“Facility where the suspect is being held”locationNorthwest 51st Terrace and Northwest 33rd Avenue“Location of the crash”other21“Age of the suspect”personLuis Manuel Perez“Suspect wanted for military desertion involved in the crash”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“Law enforcement agency involved in the traffic stop”other55“Age of the victim”