Pittsfield Crash Victims Identified; Cause Under Investigation

Police identified the two men who died in the crash at Pittsfield High School on Tuesday.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police say both men involved in the crash at Pittsfield High School on Tuesday afternoon have died.

Tariq Sally, 34, and Ernest Duck Jr., 37, have both died from injuries incurred in the crash.

Police say they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. All possible causes — including mechanical, medical or other — are being explored.

Numerous witnesses have given police information regarding erratic operation of the vehicle prior to the accident; anyone wishing to provide additional information are asked to contact Officer Marc Maddalena or Sgt. Mark Trapani.

The white 2013 white Nissan Altima with Connecticut plates soared through the intersection of Second Street and East Street, hit curbing in front of the high school and launched into the air — landing against a wall in the school's front yard.

Both men were rushed to Berkshire Medical Center and one was pronounced dead shortly after while the other was in a "life-threatening" condition.

They were identified as Pittsfield residents. Duck, according to his Facebook page, had attended Berkshire Community College and was engaged.