A Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputy was struck by an impaired driver early Monday morning.
Just after midnight, on November 6, 2023, a deputy with his HCSO-marked Chevrolet Silverado was conducting an off-duty detail providing roadway safety and traffic control services for a construction business.
The deputy was in the left lane of Interstate 75 northbound, south of College Avenue, when a 2011 Honda Accord sedan, driven by Courtney Lynnette Settle, 24, failed to yield the right of way to the deputy and struck him from behind.
The deputy sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was not transported to the hospital.
Settle showed signs of impairment and was arrested for DUI at the scene and is facing charges of Driving Under the Influence with Personal Damage and Personal Injury.
"Driving under the influence is completely unacceptable, and there is no excuse for putting the lives of others at risk with such reckless behavior," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "The consequences of impaired driving can be devastating and life-changing. We will not tolerate such disregard for the safety and well-being of our community."
This investigation is active; any additional information will be released by the HCSO Public Affairs Office.
