Pittsfield Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash
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.
Tags: fatal, MVI, pedestrians,
