Pedestrian Struck by Car in Pittsfield Dies

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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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Retired Eye Doctor Killed by Fallen Tree in Lenox

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LENOX, Mass. — A Pittsfield man was apparently killed by a falling tree on Saturday afternoon near Kennedy Park. 
 
Dr. Bruce Evenchik, 78, was found on the trail near the parking area by passing hikers and pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. 
 
According to Sgt. Michael Smith, police and Lenox Ambulance were dispatched to the Kennedy Park entrance on Aspinwall Road at about 1:20 p.m. when the hikers reported a man down with a tree on him.
 
The weather on Saturday day was dangerous with many trees down throughout the county as a Nor'easter washed over the region. The police had just cleared from a call where a tree had fallen on a parked car on Sunset Avenue. The vehicle was unoccupied and no injuries were reported at that scene.
 
Evenchik's identity was initially withheld until family members were notified. He was a retired ophthalmologist who had practiced at the Berkshire Eye Center.
 
The police were assisted by firefighters, Lenox Ambulance, the Department of Public Works, and the State Police Detective Unit assigned by the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office.
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