We’ve all heard some of the stories about the mishaps by individuals playing Pokemon Go. Most involve people walking while playing the latest craze, but playing while driving adds an even greater risk.

During the early morning hours of Saturday, July 15th, Dane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to two vehicle crashes where the drivers admitted to playing Pokemon Go while they were driving. At 2:35 a.m., a 25-year-old Madison man failed to negotiate a curve on Shady Oak Lane, in the Town of Verona, and struck a pole. He was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries, and cited for OWI-1st offense and Inattentive Driving.

Then, at 6:27 a.m., a 26-year-old Fitchburg man drove off the road at 6585 Whalen Road, on the Town of Verona. After hitting a tree, his Mitsubishi Galant started on fire. He was able to exit the vehicle, and was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. He was also cited for OWI-1st offense, along with citations for no insurance and operating left of center.

The Dane County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind drivers to give driving their full attention. Anything that takes your attention away from the task of driving puts lives at risk. And as always, don’t drink and drive.