Two Car, Tractor Trailer Collision Closes South Street in Pittsfield

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A two-car accident involving a tractor-trailer truck left two with minor injuries

On March 18, at approximately 12:44 p.m., the Pittsfield Police Dept., Pittsfield Fire Dept., and County Ambulance responded to the area of 639 South St for a motor vehicle vs tractor-trailer crash.

A 2018 Toyota Rav 4 operated by a. Demitryia Sweener of Pittsfield, was traveling southbound on South St when she lost control of her vehicle. The vehicle entered into the left southbound lane where it struck a 2022 Honda HR-V operated by Robert Wilcox of Pittsfield, before crossing into the northbound lane and colliding with a 2018 Kenilworth tractor- trailer.

This vehicle was operated by Joseph Rondeau of North Adams. 

The collision caused extensive damage to all vehicles involved as well as a significant spill of diesel fuel onto the roadway.

As a result of this collision and subsequent spill, South St was shut down from Dan Fox Dr to South Mountain Rd from 12:44 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. for the removal of vehicles and clean-up of the fuel spill.

Sweener and Wilcox were transported to BMC for non-life threatening injuries. This incident remains under investigation by Officer Hallas of the Pittsfield Police Dept. Traffic Unit. 

Any witnesses are asked to contact Officer Hallas at 413- 448-9700 ext. 560.

 

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Pittsfield Holiday Inn Temporarily Closes

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Holiday Inn & Suites is temporarily shut down, and 101 Restaurant & Bar has closed its doors until further notice. 

The hotel has been closed since Sept. 25, after its last working elevator of three broke down.  The Berkshire Eagle reported that guests were forced to evacuate because an elevator broke down. 

On Wednesday, 101 Restaurant & Bar posted on Facebook that they would close until further notice due to circumstances beyond their control and the closure of the Holiday Inn. 

"We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We thank you and our staff for your patience. We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as we are able," the owners wrote. 

The central downtown, 12-story hotel has nearly 180 guest rooms.  Massachusetts requires public multi-level buildings and facilities to have elevator access. 

The Holiday Inn recently demolished its crumbling parking garage and is replacing it with a smaller one.  The building at 1 West Street was constructed in 1972; it was formerly known as the Crowne Plaza. 

101 Restaurant opened five years ago within the hotel.  It is owned by John and Tucker McNinch, who formerly operated the Olde Heritage Tavern in Lenox. 

Signs on the hotel's entrance explain that the doors are temporarily locked.  Anyone with questions is encouraged to call (413) 499-2000. 

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