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

Authorities say the suspect's blood alcohol content was nearly three times the legal limit.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:36am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car side mirror, reflecting a faint red light, against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a suspected drunk driving incident.A shattered car mirror reflects the aftermath of a suspected drunk driving incident that left a Miami-Dade deputy injured.Today in Miami

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 in the incident.

Why it matters

Drunk driving incidents involving law enforcement officers highlight the ongoing public safety risks posed by impaired drivers, even as rideshare services have become more widely available as an alternative to driving under the influence.

The details

According to authorities, the crash occurred around 2:44 a.m. 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's westbound red pickup truck struck the right side of her patrol car. The deputy reported that Izquierdo had bloodshot, watery eyes, slurred speech, and an odor of alcohol on his breath. A breathalyzer test later revealed Izquierdo's blood alcohol content was nearly three times the legal limit at 2.45.

  • The crash occurred at 2:44 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2026.
  • Deputy Alvarez was working a traffic crash scene at the time of the incident.

The players

Yovany Izquierdo

A 53-year-old Northwest Miami-Dade resident 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 patrol car, leaving her with minor injuries.

Steadman Stahl

The President of the South Florida Police Benevolent Association, who expressed concern over the dangerous nature of the incident and called for strict penalties against 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 decide on Tuesday whether to allow Yovany Izquierdo to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing threat of drunk driving in Miami-Dade County, even as alternative transportation options have become more widely available. It also underscores the risks that law enforcement officers face when responding to traffic incidents and the need for strict penalties to deter such reckless behavior.