The incident unfolded Sunday night as people dined in sidewalk cafes.
Miami Beach Police Chief Daniel Oates tells news outlets that the woman, who was driving a black BMW, ran through a red light and hit a Mercedes. She then accelerated and hit an officer, who was on foot as part of a Columbus Day holiday weekend patrol.
Oates says another officer opened fire and the driver lost control of her vehicle and struck a parked SUV.
The woman was taken to the hospital where she died. The officer is in stable condition.
Miami-Dade police detectives are investigating the incident.
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