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Driver Who Led BSO On Two County Chase Facing Aggravated Assault Charge

MIAMI (CBSMiami) - A driver who led police on a two county chase on Wednesday has been charged with aggravated assault with a weapon and fleeing/eluding police.

Kesly Altidor, 24, was taken into custody in the southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike in Miami-Dade after a police pursuit that started in Broward.

According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, it began as a road rage incident in the area of South State Road 7 and Kimberly Boulevard in North Lauderdale. They said there was a confrontation between Altidor and another driver that resulted in gunfire.

No one was hurt in the shooting. Deputies pursued Altidor's silver Mercedes as it fled south into Miami-Dade were he was arrested.

His bond has been set at $65,000.

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