The Dalton Police Department is investigating a car crash that damaged a downtown Dalton building last night. There were no serious injuries in the crash.
The crash happened shortly before 6 p.m. Thursday when a 1998 Ford Taurus driven by 59-year-old Don Kalebaugh was traveling southbound on Hamilton Street and ran the red light at the intersection with Emery Street.
Kalebaugh, of 801 Cavender Road in Dalton, struck a car that was turning southbound onto Hamilton Street and then left the roadway, striking the corner of the building at 618 South Hamilton Street causing significant damage to the structure.
The building now houses Martial Traditions Karate which recently opened, and is the former home of the 5th Quarter Pub and the Castaway Club.
Charges have not yet been filed and investigators are still working to determine if drugs or alcohol were involved. Charges are possible in the case.