A Lake County deputy suffered serious injuries after his patrol car was struck by a pick-up on Monday morning on CR 452 near Apiary Road in Lake County.
Troopers said that Deputy Matthew Albandor, 27, of Lake County was in his patrol car, a 2007 Chevy, which was stopped on Apiary Road. A 1997 Chevy pick-up, driven by Fernando Carminell, 42, of Umatilla, was traveling on CR 452 around 9:10 am. Albandor pulled out from the stop sign into the direct path of Carminell. The front of the pick-up struck Albandor driver’s side.
Albandor was taken to the Orlando Regional Medical Center with serious injuries.
Carminell sustained minor injuries as a result of the crash. He was taken to Waterman Hospital.
Florida Highway Patrol said that the crash remains under investigation and that charges are pending against Albandor.
