UPDATE: Pedestrian, Driver Hospitalized After Pittsfield Crash

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Updated on 110/7/2023: According to police, Noor Khan Zadran passed away Monday evening as a result of his injuries.
 
No charges have been filed as of this time and the case remains under investigation by Officer Gallagher of the Pittsfield Police Department.
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Pittsfield woman and a pedestrian she struck are hospitalized after several crashes on Friday afternoon, said police. 
 
Police said Judith Daly, 85, was driving a 2007 Hyundai Sonata northbound on Central Berkshire Boulevard and had just entered Pittsfield from Richmond when the first collision occurred. 
 
As the vehicle proceeded northbound, it struck a pedestrian, Noor Khan Zadran, 26, from Albany, N.Y.
 
Police, Fire and the Action Ambulance responded to the pedestrian crash at 101 Central Boulevard at 3:32 p.m.
 
After striking the pedestrian, the Daly continued to West Housatonic Street and proceeded east and was involved in a second crash with a 2019 GMC pickup truck operated by David Turner, 58, of Hancock at the west intersection with Lebanon Avenue. After this second crash, the Hyundai left the roadway and collided with a tree in the rear of 1500 West Housatonic St.
 
As a result of these incidents, Zadran was transported to Berkshire Medical Center and later taken by life flight to Albany Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition. Daly was also taken by ambulance to Berkshire Medical Center for serious injuries. 
 
No other injuries were reported.
 
This incident remains under investigation by Officer Brandon Gallagher of the Traffic Unit. Any witnesses are asked to contact him at 413-448-9700, Ext. 549.

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Afternoon Arrival Estimated for Harris on Saturday

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to arrive in Pittsfield early Saturday afternoon, according to emerging information about the campaign event.

Gov. Maura Healey will greet her at Westfield-Barnes Airport around 12:30 p.m. The Pittsfield event is expected to start around 1:30 p.m.

"Please be advised that due to a special event occurring in the downtown area, we ask the public to follow all posted detours between 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 27," a press release from the city reads.

"Drivers should also expect delays downtown and should consider alternate routes. Parking restrictions will also be in place. Residents, visitors and event attendees should keep these temporary closures in mind when traveling."

Harris was scheduled for the sold-out event in downtown Pittsfield before being suddenly elevated to presidential candidate on Sunday. The original Biden-Harris fundraiser is now a Harris fundraiser but it was unclear if she would continue with her scheduled appearances.

Tickets sold out almost immediately, ranging from $100 to thousands of dollars.

"For security purposes," event details have not been disclosed such as the time and location.  It is assumed to occur at the Colonial Theatre based on a seating chart in the Eventbrite ticket link though, a representative from the theater last week denied knowledge of the event — then directed the caller to the Eventbrite link.

Josh Landes, WAMC's Berkshire bureau chief, has confirmed that he will be at the event and posted details to social media on Friday.

"We expect the program [at the Colonial Theatre] to begin at approximately 1:20 p.m. ET and for the show to conclude at 2:40 p.m. ET," the post reads.

"The program will include remarks from Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Ed Markey, Congressman Richie Neal, Fmr. Governor Deval Patrick and Heather Cox Richardson as well as performances by James Taylor, Yo-Yo Ma, and Emanuel Ax. Concessions will be available for purchase at the venue."

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