Man crashes into Seminole County deputy on I-4 near construction zone: FHP

 A 63-year-old Michigan man, who likely suffered a medical episode, crashed his vehicle into a Seminole County Sheriff's deputy patrol vehicle on Wednesday morning, officials said.

The crash happened shortly after 4 a.m. on Interstate 4 East near the Lake Mary Boulevard exit, troopers said.

In a news release, troopers said a 2009 Pontiac G8 was traveling eastbound in the area of mile marker 101 near a construction lane when the driver failed to main control.

The deputy, who was standing near the vehicle, was injured. Both were taken to a local hospital for minor injuries, the Florida Highway Patrol said. 

The crash remains under investigation. 

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