TAMPA, Fla. — A Hillsborough County deputy is in the hospital after their vehicle was allegedly hit by a drunk driver last night.

The sheriff's office says the deputy was conducting a traffic stop on Causeway Boulevard Friday night when his vehicle was hit from behind by another car.

The sheriff's office said the deputy had his lights on and his vehicle should have been clearly visible from the road.  The deputy is expected to be ok.

The driver will eventually be charged with DUI with bodily injury and DUI with property damage.