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Drug driver crashes into inner Melbourne pizza shop

Drug driver crashes into inner Melbourne pizza shop

A 24-year-old has been charged after crashing a BMW into a South Melbourne pizza shop overnight.

A driver has crashed into a pizza shop on Kings Way in South Melbourne overnight.

The 24-year-old woman tested positive for methylamphetamine at the scene of the crash.

A woman faces numerous charges after crashing her car into a prominent pizza shop on one of Melbourne's busiest roads overnight.

Emergency services were called to Wise Guys Pizza 'n' Pasta on Kings Way about 12:50am after reports a BMW sedan had crashed into the store.

Victoria Police said a 24-year-old woman had lost control of the vehicle and ploughed into the pizza shop near the corner of Park Road.

The woman, from The Patch, was not injured and there was nobody in the store at the time.

Victoria Police said the shop suffered extensive damage.

The woman tested positive for methylamphetamine in a roadside test.

Police said she was also wanted in relation to an outstanding warrant and officers found her in possession of cannabis.

She is expected to be charged with drug driving and possessing a drug of dependence.

Police have asked anyone who witnessed the crash or who has dash cam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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