Crews from the local utility company arrived within minutes to isolate the broken lines and clear live wires from the pavement. Technicians began replacing the pole and reconnecting circuitry while firefighters established a safety perimeter around the wreckage. Power was gradually restored over the next several hours, though officials did not immediately release an exact count of affected customers.
The intersection remained closed through the early-morning commute while investigators documented skid marks, reviewed nearby security cameras and removed fragments of carbon-fiber body panels scattered across multiple lanes. Traffic detectives are now analyzing the video to determine the Ferrari’s speed at the moment of impact and to identify anyone seen exiting the car after the crash.
Authorities have not disclosed whether the vehicle’s owner had installed tracking technology or a remote immobilizer, features that can sometimes aid in recovering high-value automobiles. The National Insurance Crime Bureau has reported a nationwide rise in thefts of luxury and exotic cars in recent years, attributing the trend to organized rings that quickly relocate stolen vehicles or dismantle them for parts.
Collisions with fixed objects such as utility poles account for a significant share of roadway fatalities and infrastructure damage across the United States. Data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicate that loss of control and excessive speed are among the leading factors in crashes involving high-performance vehicles.
Investigators in Miami have not yet determined whether mechanical failure, road conditions or driver behavior played a role in the incident. Toxicology results, if any, have not been released, and police have urged anyone with information about the driver’s identity to contact the department’s traffic homicide unit.
While power outages linked to vehicle impacts are typically localized, they can disrupt traffic signals, street lighting and emergency communications. Utility officials said crews inspected adjacent poles and transformers to ensure no additional damage occurred when the lines were severed. Engineers will continue monitoring the replacement pole for structural stability over the coming weeks.
The stolen Ferrari was towed to an impound lot for forensic examination. Investigators plan to search for fingerprints, DNA and personal items that may help identify the occupants. Detectives are also reviewing recent reports of exotic-car thefts in South Florida to determine whether the crash is connected to a broader pattern of criminal activity in the region.
No injuries were reported at the scene, and police said no other vehicles were involved. However, officials emphasized that the outcome could have been far worse had pedestrians or other motorists been in the immediate vicinity when the pole fell.
The Miami Police Department has not provided a timeline for releasing additional details but stated that updates will be issued as the investigation progresses. Anyone who witnessed the crash or observed the Ferrari prior to the collision is encouraged to submit tips through the department’s online portal or Crime Stoppers hotline.
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