ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An Orange County deputy was struck by a vehicle early Tuesday during a traffic stop, according to sheriff’s officials.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said the deputy conducted the stop around 1:35 a.m. in the 400 block of Oakridge Road.
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According to the sheriff’s office, the driver attempted to flee and hit the deputy with the vehicle.
The driver ran away but was taken into custody a short time later, deputies said.
The deputy was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
No other information has been released.
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