Pittsfield Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Pittsfield man operating a mobility scooter was killed when he was struck by a pickup truck Tuesday night on Second Street. 
 
David Frye, 72, was traveling north on Second Street at about 7 p.m. when the collision occurred. He was taken by Action Ambulance to Berkshire Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
 
According to the police report, a 2014 Dodge Ram operated by Dyvine Smythe, 24, of Adams, was eastbound on Wallace Place to take a right turn onto Second Street. The report continued that while entering onto Second, he collided with a Frye and his scooter.
 
Second Street was closed to traffic from Lake Street to Silver Street for approximately two hours while the investigation into the collision took place and for the roadway to be cleared.
 
Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have any information concerning this incident is asked to contact Police Officer Brandon Gallagher at 413-448-9700, Ext. 549.

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Victim in Fatal Dragging Identified as Pittsfield Man

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police are searching for a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run on Tuesday. 
 
The victim was identified on Wednesday as William S. Colbert, 69, of Pittsfield.
 
His body was found nearly four miles away from where he was reportedly struck. 
 
The initial report was that someone was in the road, possibly struck by a motor vehicle, at the intersection of Linden Street and Francis Avenue at about 11:33 p.m.
 
According to the report filed by Sgt. David Hallas, officers were unable to locate either a victim or a vehicle at the intersection. They spoke with witnesses and canvassed the area. 
 
They found him in the road in the 1350 block of West Housatonic Street near the Best Western hotel. 
 
The victim was deceased. 
 
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