UPDATE (7/15/2014): Initial damage estimates are about $250,000, including about $60,000 in inventory alone. Charges are pending.
A drunk driver fell asleep behind the wheel and lost control on the Mandan Strip, crashing into the liquor store portion of Midway Lanes. The driver was injured and taken to a local hospital for treatment. According to KFYR-TV, he was also charged with DUI.
There are conflicting stories of whether or not anyone was inside the liquor store at the time of the incident. According to KX News, no one was inside the store at the time; however, KFYR-TV says one person was inside, but apparently not injured. The bowling alley itself was occupied.
The incident happened shortly before 6pm.
