Florida: A Deputy struck by fleeing driver, search underway

The search is underway for a fleeing driver who happened to hit a deputy Friday morning.The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says it happened near Morris Bridge and Copeland Roads Friday sometime before 8 a.m.

The deputy is said to have minor injuries, and is expected to recover. Meanwhile, several units are now trying to track down the driver after the car headed toward Harney Road and U.S 301.