The crash occurred at the Newell Street intersection.
Update at 6:10 p.m.: The motorcyclist involved in Monday morning's collision on East Street has died.
The victim was identified as Stanley Dipietro, 65, of Pittsfield, according to the Berkshire district attorney's office.
The DA's office states the preliminary investigation shows that a 2013 Harley Davidson operated by Dipietro was traveling east on East Street, entered the intersection with Newell Street, and collided head-on into a 2002 Honda CRV operated by 78-year-old Susan Shepardson, also of Pittsfield, who was turning left on Newell Street.
Action Ambulance transported Dipietro to Berkshire Medical Center, where he later died. Action Ambulance transported Shepardson and her passenger, Bruce Shepardson, 86, of Pittsfield, to BMC for injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening.
The Pittsfield Police Traffic Unit is investigating the collision. Police ask anyone who witnessed the collision or the actions of either vehicle to contact Officer David Hallas at 413-448-9700, Ext. 560.
This is at least the fourth fatality involving a motorcycle this spring and the fifth with injuries.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A motorcyclist is in serious condition after colliding with a sport utility vehicle on Monday morning on East Street.
The accident occurred at about 10:50 a.m. at the intersection of East Street and Newell Street. The rider was taken by ambulance to Berkshire Medical Center.
The street was From around 11 am to at least 1:45 pm
The East was blocked off from Teo's to the intersection ]with Merrill Road and from the intersection of Newell Street and Parkside Avenue from around 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Pittsfield Police Sergeant Marc Maddalena said it was an "understatement" to say the motorcyclist is in serious condition.
The two occupants of the Honda CRV were also transported to Berkshire Medical Center but with non-life-threatening injuries.
According to police, the SUV was reportedly westbound on East Street and turning onto Newell Street and the motorcycle was eastbound when the crash occurred.
At the scene, the motorcycle was seen on its side, the SUV had severe damage to the front end where it collided with the bike, and debris was on the ground.
The collision is still under investigation to determine which party is at fault.
Police said further information was expected to be released later Monday.
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Dalton Planning Board OKs Gravel Company Permit
By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The Planning Board approved the renewal of Nichols Sand and Gravel's special permit for earth removal.
The company, located at 190 Cleveland Road, operates a gravel pit there.
The hours of operation will remain 7 to 4 p.m. The commission approved owner Paul Nichols' request to allow trucks to depart the property in either direction.
Nichols has to apply for renewal of the special permit every year. The previous permit required the truck to exit the property to the right.
It makes more sense to go left if truck drivers have to go to the Pittsfield area, Nichols said. He has talked to the residents in the area and they are agreeable to the change.
Former residents requested this stipulation nearly 16 years ago to reduce the number of trucks using the residential street to avoid disturbing the quality of life and neighborhood.
There weren't any residents present during the meeting who expressed concerns regarding this change.
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