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Car catches on fire after driver crashes into cornfield following pursuit in Evansville, police say

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Police say 29-year-old Zachary Brown is facing several felony charges including confinement, following a pursuit in Evansville, Indiana.

Brown was taken into custody after crashing his car in a corn field after a pursuit in Evansville on Thursday, according to police.

Authorities also say there was a woman in the passenger seat, and Brown refused to let her go. 

The Indiana State Police says it started when a trooper tried to pull the man over along Covert Road for speeding.

ISP says that a short pursuit took place, but that the pursuit was terminated as the car continued to flee onto Weinbach Avenue.

According to ISP, the trooper would later spot the car after it had crashed into a corn field near Weinbach Avenue and Waterworks Road.

The Evansville Fire Department was called to the scene to prevent a large fire from breaking out in the field after the car burst into flames.

During a search of the vehicle, police say they found a BB gun.

According to ISP, Brown was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

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