Pedestrian dead after crash on Barker Road in Pittsfield
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The Pittsfield Police Department states that on Monday at 2:38 p.m., officers and fire crews were sent to the area of 444 Barker Road for a report that a motor vehicle struck a pedestrian. A 2009 Lincoln Town Car, driven by 85-year-old Ricco Dus of Pittsfield, was heading north on Barker Road when he struck a pedestrian that was also walking north.
The pedestrian, 62-year-old Shawn Ouillette of Pittsfield, was taken to Baystate Medical Center, where he died due to his injures.
Barker Road was closed from South Mountain Road to Tamarack Road for two hours while an investigation took place. If anyone witnessed the crash or has any information, call 413-448-9700.
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