A Missouri State Trooper sustained minor injuries during a crash that occurred during a pursuit in Audrain County last night. [Wednesday]

The trooper was allegedly pursuing Tanner Spurlock, and crashed at the intersection of Audrain Roads 214 and 217. Spurlock drove into a nearby ditch before fleeing on foot.

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According to Sergeant David Fouch the trooper was taken to the hospital for treatment and was released, and is back at work today. [Thursday]

Spurlock is still at large, but is no longer in the area. Investigators are following up on active leads.