Georgia: Treutlen Co. deputy improving after being struck by vehicle during traffic stop

I-16 westbound is back open at mile marker 78 near the Soperton exit after an accident involving a Treutlen County deputy took place Wednesday morning. Deputy Michael Milton was sitting in his vehicle, blocking off the inside lane of traffic to assist with an earlier, unrelated accident, when a Dodge pickup struck him from behind.

Milton was transported to Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah with non-life threatening injuries. He is said to be in good spirits, and seems to be doing better.  The wreck is still under investigation.