Drunk Driver Crashes into Historical Building

Anchorage Police Department says the drunk driver drove his truck through the Kobuk Coffee Company building.

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Story Created: Mar 19, 2011 at 9:27 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Mar 19, 2011 at 9:27 PM AKDT

Anchorage Police Department says 24-year-old Biniyaha Blombergalam drove his Chevy pickup through the front window of the historic Kobuk Coffee Company building at about 3:15 this morning.

Officers say Blombergalam was driving the wrong way on E Street when he collided with a Saab then careened through the front of the shop.

The Kobuk Coffee Company Store was first built in 1915 and is one of the oldest buildings in Anchorage. It contained many original pieces of Russian china.

Officers say the driver of the Saab was treated for minor injuries, but neither Blombergalam nor his two passengers were hurt.

Blombergalam fled the scene after the crash according to police.

One of the shop's owners says she is relieved no one was seriously hurt.

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Guest said on Tuesday, Mar 29 at 8:54 PM

I cant help but realize the symbolism of who owned the bar, and the economic devestation this owner caused us all.

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