ADAMS, Mass. — Family members have confirmed through social media that the pedestrian struck and killed Sunday night was Michael DeMarsico of North Adams. 

 

DeMarsico was hit while crossing the four-lane Howland Avenue to the Bounti-Fare, where the North Adams Patriots Youth Football League was holding its banquet. 

 

He was on his way to present a memorial award in honor of his son, Army Spec. Michael R. DeMarsico II, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2012. The younger DeMarsico was only 20 years old. 

 

The older DeMarsico was a Drury High School graduate and worked at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. His family posted on a Gofundme page to raise money toward funeral expenses. As of Monday evening, they had raised more than half their $10,000 goal. 

 

The accident is under investigation by local and State Police. The District Attorney's Office had not yet released DeMarsico's name by late Monday nor that of the driver who hit him. 

 

It was dark out at the time of the collision, about 5 p.m., and police have stated alcohol was not a factor. It is not unusual for people to park across the highway from the restaurant when the adjacent parking lot is filled up. 

 

DeMarsico leaves his wife, Lisa; daughters Aubrey, Kailey and Leigha, and his son Adam.

 

 

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Updated on 11/18/2024 at 11:50 am: According to a statement released by the District Attorney's Office, a man was killed while crossing Route 8 after being struck by a car on the border of Adams/North Adams, across from Bounti-Fare restaurant around 5:12 pm.

 

Reportedly, the pedestrian was crossing the four-lane road after parking his car and walking across the street to enter the restaurant. It was dark out at the time of the collision. The motor vehicle operator was not under the influence of alcohol.

 

The victim was pronounced dead by a paramedic from Northern Berkshire EMS while en route to Berkshire Medical Center (Pittsfield). 

 

The victim will be identified once all family members have been notified of his passing. 

 

Law enforcement and emergency response included Adams Police; Northern Berkshire EMS; the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section (CARS); and the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit (assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office).

 

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ADAMS, Mass. — Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred on Howland Avenue on Sunday

evening. 

 

According to scanner reports, the accident occurred near the Bounti-Fare Restaurant, on the Adams/North Adams line. It's not clear if the pedestrian was crossing the highway. 

 

The restaurant was reportedly hosting a sports banquet on Sunday.

 

Julia Sabourin, spokesperson for  the District Attorney's Office, confirmed the fatal collision between a pedestrian and a motor vehicle. 

 

Adams Police and the State Police Collision Analysis & Reconstruction Section (CARS) and the Detective Unit with the DA's office responded. 

 

The road is currently closed in that area and traffic is being detoured.

 

This report will be updated when more information becomes available.