Pittsfield Pedestrians Seriously Injured

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two pedestrians were seriously injured in the early hours of Monday morning after being struck by a motor vehicle. 
 
According to police, Shannon Steffey, 34, and Matthew Squires, 32, both of Pittsfield, were crossing West Housatonic Street near the 50 block when they were struck by an eastbound 2014 Toyota Corolla driven by 23-year-old Nicholas Ainsley of Pittsfield. 
 
Both Steffey and Squires were take to Berkshire Medical Center with what police described as serious injuries; Steffey was later transferred to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield in critical condition. 
 
The report does not say if Ainsley was injured. 
 
West Housatonic was closed from South to Center street for three hours during the investigation. Pittsfield Fire, County Ambulance and Action Ambulance responded to the scene. 
 
There was nothing in the report about charges if any; the collision is still under investigation. Anyone who has information or witnessed the incident is asked to contact Officer Anthony Dayton at 413-448-9700, Ext. 543.  

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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: April 22 to 25

PITTSFIELD, Mass. The following street improvements are scheduled from April 22 to April 25:
  • On April 22, the first course of paving will take place on Backman Avenue and Jason Street (from Friar Drive to West Street).
  • On April 23, the first course of paving will take place on Joseph Drive.
In addition, structures will be raised on:
  • Orlando Avenue
  • Ridge Avenue
  • Backman Avenue
  • Jason Street
  • Joseph Drive
 
On-street parking is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. Use caution when traveling on these roads.
 
This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions.
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