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Flagler County deputies save man accused of overdosing on fentanyl while driving

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — A Flagler County man is in jail after a traffic stop that may have saved his life.

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Deputy said they stopped to check on the man Monday after the car he was driving hit a mailbox.

The man appeared to be unconscious behind the wheel, so deputies administered a dose of Narcan.

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After receiving the Narcan he made a quick recovery.

Deputies said Stephen MacNeil admitted he used heroin which later tested positive for fentanyl.

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MacNeil is facing charges of driving under the influence.

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