Study called Death by Pokémon GO finds increase of car crashes near PokéStops in Indiana

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A new Pokémon GO-specific study issued a few days ago has found an increase of car crashes near PokéStops and other locations in which the immensely-popular mobile game is accessed. You can read on below to learn more about this study: Death by Pokémon GO: The Economic and Human Cost of Using Apps While Driving … Continue reading Study called Death by Pokémon GO finds increase of car crashes near PokéStops in Indiana

New study finds that Pokémon GO led to an increase in traffic deaths and accidents

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A new study from Purdue University uses detailed local traffic accident reports to suggest that Pokémon GO caused a marked increase in vehicular damage, injuries and even deaths due to people playing the game while driving. In the "Death by Pokémon GO" study, Purdue professors Mara Faccio and John J. McConnell examined nearly 12,000 accident … Continue reading New study finds that Pokémon GO led to an increase in traffic deaths and accidents