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Motorcyclist Killed in Two-Vehicle Collision in North Adams

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A motorcyclist was killed on Wednesday in a two-vehicle collision. 
 
Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a car and a motorcycle near the South entrance of Walmart on Curran Highway at approximately 7:44 p.m on Wednesday, Sept. 2. 
 
The motorcycle was traveling south on Route 8 when a northbound SUV turned left toward South State Street, crossing into the motorcycle's path and striking it in the southbound lane, a press release from the District Attorney's Office said. 
 
Both vehicles sustained severe damage, and the SUV's airbags deployed. The motorcyclist, a young adult, was transported by Northern Berkshire EMS to North Adams Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead. 
 
Identifying information for the deceased will be made in the coming days.
 
The collision remains under investigation. Should charges be brought forward against the driver of the SUV, the identification of the driver will be made, the press release said. 
 
First responders from the North Adams Fire Department, North Adams Police Department, Adams Police Department, and Northern Berkshire EMS were dispatched to the scene. At approximately 8:30 p.m. the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit assigned to the DA's office was also notified.
 

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North Adams Student Struck by Bicyclist at Bus Stop

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A North Adams Public Schools student was sent to the hospital with minor injuries after being hit by a bicyclist at a bus stop.

According to police, the incident happened around 8:14 Friday morning near the intersection of Hudson Street and Eagle Street.

An adult was riding a bicycle southbound on Eagle Street down a steep decline. The bicycle's brakes were not working, and the rider was unable to stop.

A group of children was waiting for the school bus at the intersection when the bicyclist struck one of the students. 

First responders were on scene, and other adults present at the bus stop also intervened.

The child sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital, where he was treated and released later that morning.

The bicyclist was charged with operating a bicycle to endanger. Police confirmed the bicycle was not an e-bike.

The school district sent families an email stating that students riding the Brayton B2 bus and the Colgrove C2 bus witnessed the accident. Staff checked in with each student witness, and school adjustment counselors provided support for students throughout the day.

 

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