Two Killed in Lenox Crash
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Jonathan T. Van Allen, 24, of Pittsfield, and Colm F. Higgins, 22, of Monterey were both pronounced dead at the scene. Van Allen was the owner of Jonathan's Bistro in Lenox and had purchased Pearl's Restaurant in Great Barrington in May.
Lenox Police said the crash occurred around 4:50 this morning and that when they arrived on the scene, they found a 2006 BMW coupe in the woods with both men trapped inside. The Lenox Fire and Volunteer Ambulance Squad also responded.
VanAllen was driving the vehicle when it skidded several feet on the roadway before striking a tree and coming to rest in the woods, said police, indicating speed may have been a factor in the crash.
Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact the Lenox Police Department at 413-637-2346.
