Stamford, Vt. - A 20-year-old North Adams youth was killed during a May 25 one-car crash that also sent a 19-year-old North Adams female to Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield.
Vermont State Police said that city resident Charles Lowe died from injuries received when a southbound 1988 Chevrolet Beretta being driven by 23-year-old Eric Dubreuil of North Adams veered off of the Route 8 and 100 roadway near Clough Road, traveled more than 1,000 feet and slammed into a utility pole situated off of the northbound lane.
Police said that the vehicle was traveling at an excessive rate of speed when Dubreuil failed to navigate a curve in the road and lost control of the vehicle. Alcoholic beverages were a factor in the crash, police said.
Vehicle passenger Sarah Novickie, 19, also of North Adams, was critically injured during the crash and was airlifted from the scene to the Berkshire Medical Center, police said. Police said that Novickie was in critical condition as of May 26 afternoon.
Dubreuil and passenger Bryan Albano, 19, of North Adams, received minor injuries during the crash, police said. Albano and Dubreuil were wearing seatbelts when the crash occurred, according to police, but whether Lowe and Novickie wore seatbelts is unknown.
The crash occurred at about 8:39 p.m., police said. The vehicle was totaled in the crash and was towed to the state police barracks in Shaftsbury, Vt. as part of an ongoing police investigation.
Vermont State Police Officer Eric Howley and Sgt. Michael Marvin are seeking any information about the crash and may be contacted at 802-442-5421.
Members of the Stamford Volunteer Fire Department, the Clarksburg Police Department, the Bennington County Sheriff's Department and the North Adams Ambulance Service assisted at the accident scene.
Stamford Volunteer Fire Department Chief Paul Ethier said that firefighters were at the scene until about 12:30 a.m.. State police investigators were at the scene well into the early morning May 26 hours and spent several hours at the crash site later in the day during May 26.
Susan Bush may be reached via e-mail at suebush@iberkshires.com or at 802-823-9367.
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Danny will be remembered in our hearts forever. RIP Danny boy! Love Ya!
There's holiday cheer throughout the Berkshires this winter.
Many homeowners are showing their holiday spirit by decorating their houses. We asked for submissions so those in the community can check out these fanciful lights and decor when they're out.
We asked the homeowners questions on their decorations and why they like to light up their houses.
In Great Barrington, Matt Pevzner has decorated his house with many lights and even has a Facebook page dedicated to making sure others can see the holiday joy.
Located at 93 Brush Hill Road, there's more than 61,000 lights strewn across the yard decorating trees and reindeer and even a polar bear.
The Pevzner family started decorating in September by testing their hundreds of boxes of lights. He builds all of his own decorations like the star 10-foot star that shines done from 80-feet up, 10 10-foot trees, nine 5-foot trees, and even the sleigh, and more that he also uses a lift to make sure are perfect each year.
"I always decorated but I went big during COVID. I felt that people needed something positive and to bring joy and happiness to everyone," he wrote. "I strive to bring as much joy and happiness as I can during the holidays. I love it when I get a message about how much people enjoy it. I've received cards thanking me how much they enjoyed it and made them smile. That means a lot."
Pevzner starts thinking about next year's display immediately after they take it down after New Year's. He gets his ideas by asking on his Facebook page for people's favorite decorations. The Pevzner family encourages you to take a drive and see their decorations, which are lighted every night from 5 to 10.
In North Adams, the Wilson family decorates their house with fun inflatables and even a big Santa waving to those who pass by.
The Wilsons start decorating before Thanksgiving and started decorating once their daughter was born and have grown their decorations each year as she has grown. They love to decorate as they used to drive around to look at decorations when they were younger and hope to spread the same joy.
"I have always loved driving around looking at Christmas lights and decorations. It's incredible what people can achieve these days with their displays," they wrote.
The Wilsons' invite you to come and look at their display at 432 Church St. that's lit from 4:30 to 10:30 every night, though if it's really windy, the inflatables might not be up as the weather will be too harsh.
In Pittsfield, Travis and Shannon Dozier decorated their house for the first time this Christmas as they recently purchased their home on Faucett Lane. The two started decorating in November, and hope to bring joy to the community.
"If we put a smile on one child's face driving by, then our mission was accomplished," they said.
Many homeowners are showing their holiday spirit by decorating their houses. We asked for submissions so those in the community can check out these fanciful lights and decor when they're out.
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