Zachery Blackwell arrested after car chase ends with collision with patrol car. 2 people injured, taken to hospital.

Two people were sent to a local hospital following a police chase and collision Friday night in downtown Crawfordsville.

A man, identified later as Zachery Blackwell, 27, of Waveland, was pulled over around 9:30 p.m. for erratic driving. Officials say he fled from police leading police on a chase. He then hit a police vehicle at Main and Washington streets.

Police say they believe the man was wanted out of Putnam County.

The identities of the two people taken to a local hospital were not released.

The police officer hit has been with the Crawfordsville Police Department for 14 years.