PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Friday afternoon died later that same evening. 

 

Luis Chin, 87, died after being taken to Berkshire Medical Center, according to information provided Monday by the District Attorney's Office.

 

The accident occurred at about 2:43 p.m. on Dalton Avenue near Dartmouth Street. 

 

A 2013 Chevy Impala being driven by John Clark, 93, was westbound on Dalton Avenue when it collided with Chin, who was crossing the street, according to the DA's Office. Chin was taken to BMC with life-threatening injuries. 

 

Dalton Avenue was closed to traffic from Benedict Road to Harvard Street for approximately two hours while the investigation into the collision took place and for the roadway to be cleared. The names of the driver and pedestrian were being withheld at the time. 

 

Police, Fire and Action Ambulance responded to the scene. 

 

The incident is under investigation; anyone who may have witnessed it or has any information is asked to contact Officer Brandon Gallagher at 413-448-9700, Ext. 549.

 

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