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Accused carjacker in high speed chase on I-20

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An accused carjacker remains in the hospital following a high speed chase from Pearl to Newton County.

According to a spokesman, Pearl police officers tried to pull over Frederick Course Sunday afternoon.

Course fled east on I-20. Multiple law enforcement agencies joined the chase to Newton County. That's when the suspect's engine blew up.

Course tried to run but was tasered by a state trooper. He was taken to the hospital as a precaution.

Police say he remains hospitalized due to a pre-existing health problem.

Course faces multiple felony charges.

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