BRANDON — Investigators say a woman was driving under the influence when she hit a deputy’s cruiser Monday night.

They say Deputy Julie Seale was struck by Maria G. Chamorrovega.

Both vehicles reportedly were traveling westbound on Highway 60, with Deputy Seale in the center lane and the suspect vehicle in the left lane.

As both vehicles approached Mt. Carmel Road, the Chamorrovega’s vehicle started to make a left turn, and then for an unknown reason, abruptly made a right turn, turning into the deputy’s vehicle.

Her Mazda struck the deputy’s vehicle on the front driver’s corner causing approximately $1,500 in damage.

Deputy Seale was transported by Fire Rescue to Brandon Regional Hospital for evaluation. Chamorrovega was not injured, and she was taken to the Orient Road Jail and charged with DUI.

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