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Deputy hit by passing SUV during traffic stop in Collier County

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COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. -- A deputy sustained minor injury when he was struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop Sunday night.

According to Florida Highway Patrol, Deputy Jacob Walker of the Collier County Sheriff's Office was at a traffic stop on Oil Well Road near Everglades Boulevard at 7:50 p.m.

As the deputy exited his vehicle with the emergency lights activated, a passing SUV struck the deputy.

Deputy Walker was taken to North Naples Hospital with minor injuries.

The SUV's driver, 88-year-old Vincent Brancato of Naples, is charged with Fail To Move Over For Stopped Emergency Vehicle.