Driver arrested after damaging apartment building in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A driver has been arrested after running his car into a Lexington apartment building on Saturday morning.

At around 8 AM, crews were dispatched to an apartment complex at 1037 Cross Keys Road. Police say that a single vehicle circled the building and then struck a corner, which resulted in heavy damage to the structure.

Two apartment units were damaged in the accident and have since been condemned, displacing the residents.

The driver of the vehicle, 39-year-old Birindwa Balolane, was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. According to police, he was taken to the Fayette County Detention Center after receiving medical attention. His charges include 8 counts of wanton endangerment (2nd degree) and driving under the influence.

We will update you with additional information as it becomes available.

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