By GEORGIA WESTGARTH
THE ‘Don’t drive and Pokemon’ signs have been validated after a man crashed into a Berwick school – you guessed it – playing Pokemon Go.
It is understood the Berwick motorist was travelling north and negotiating a roundabout when he lost control at Flowerfield Close.
He ran off the road through a fence and into a school portable building. Luckily no-one was injured.
Casey Highway Patrol is investigating the PokeStop crash, which occurred on Ridgemont Drive about 6.50pm on Thursday 29 July.
Police have been told the local man was trying to capture a Pokemon Go creature on his phone when he lost control of his car.
But a police report has alleged that the 19-year-old “did not level up nor collect any stardust or candies only debris from the crash”.
“Any PokeBalls, eggs or potions the driver may have had remaining only attracted police, leaving the wild Pokemon for another day.”
The driver furnished a negative preliminary breath test, however it is expected he will be charged on summons in relation to careless driving.
A statement from Victoria Police on the matter of Pokemon gaming safety said: “As with any activity, Victoria Police suggests that you participate in a safe and lawful manner and remain aware of your surroundings”.
