Miami-Dade Man Charged with DUI After Crashing Into Deputy's Car

Suspect blew nearly 3 times the legal alcohol limit, police say

Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:36pm

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A 53-year-old Northwest Miami-Dade man has been charged with DUI and DUI with damage to property or person after allegedly crashing his red pickup truck into a Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputy's vehicle early Saturday morning. The deputy suffered minor injuries, and the suspect was found to have a blood alcohol content nearly three times the legal limit.

Why it matters

Drunk driving incidents continue to be a major public safety concern in South Florida, with the potential to cause serious injuries or fatalities. This case highlights the ongoing need for education and enforcement around impaired driving laws, as well as the risks posed by those who choose to get behind the wheel while intoxicated.

The details

According to authorities, the crash occurred around 2:44 a.m. on Saturday at the intersection of Northwest 15th Street and 47th Avenue. Deputy V. Alvarez was guarding the intersection due to a nearby fatal crash when Yovany Izquierdo, driving a westbound red pickup truck, struck the right side of her vehicle. The deputy observed that Izquierdo had bloodshot, watery eyes, slurred speech, and an odor of alcohol on his breath. A breathalyzer test later revealed his blood alcohol content was 2.45, nearly three times the legal limit of 0.08.

  • The crash occurred at 2:44 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Yovany Izquierdo

A 53-year-old Northwest Miami-Dade man who was charged with DUI and DUI with damage to property or person after the incident.

Deputy V. Alvarez

A Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputy who was guarding an intersection due to a nearby fatal crash when Izquierdo's vehicle struck her car, leaving her with minor injuries.

Steadman Stahl

The President of the South Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA), who expressed concern over the incident and called for strict penalties for the suspect.

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What they’re saying

“This was extremely dangerous. He could have killed people. I am glad this officer is OK, and they need to throw the book at this guy. This is terrible.”

— Steadman Stahl, President, South Florida Police Benevolent Association

“It is incredible in this day and age that people are still out there drinking and driving when we have Uber and other ways of getting around. If you are going to be drinking, you should find a responsible way of getting to and from home. This could have been much worse. He also caused great damage to the police car.”

— Steadman Stahl, President, South Florida Police Benevolent Association

What’s next

The judge will determine whether to allow Yovany Izquierdo out on bail at a hearing on Tuesday.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing need for stricter enforcement and harsher penalties for drunk driving in South Florida, where impaired motorists continue to pose a serious threat to public safety. The case also highlights the importance of utilizing ride-sharing services or other safe transportation options when consuming alcohol.