Scooter Driver Killed in Hit & Run in Stockbridge

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STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — A man using a scooter was struck and killed Saturday by a hit-and-run driver. 
 
The victim, whose name has not been released, was found lying on the side of road nearly mile marker 4.1 on Route 102. A motorist driving by called 911 at 6:44 a.m. to report seeing someone on the road. 
 
Emergency responders found him unresponsive and he was pronounced dead shortly after by a paramedic from Lee Ambulance. 
 
Based on evidence recovered from the scene, including parts of a car, it appears this is a hit and run incident, according to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office. Evidence collection thus far shows the victim was riding an electric scooter when he was struck by a motor vehicle. The motor vehicle that struck the victim fled from the scene. 
 
Immediate emergency response included the Stockbridge Police Department; Stockbridge Fire and emergency medical service and Lee Ambulance. State Police investigators and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner also responded. 

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MassDOT Advisory: South County Overnight Construction Operations

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that crews will be performing nighttime paving, guardrail, and bridge repair operations along I-90 eastbound and westbound from Monday night, Sept. 30, through Thursday night, Oct. 3. 
 
All work will conclude by 6:00 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 4.
 
Lane closures will be in effect, and traffic will be allowed through the work zones. The schedule for the work and lane closures is as follows:
 
Otis/Blandford
Paving operations will be conducted on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 24.0 to 27.0, Monday night, Sept. 30, through Thursday night, Oct. 3, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. each night, with work concluding by 6:00 a.m. on Friday morning, Oct. 4.
 
Bridge work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 22.5, Monday night, Sept. 30, through Thursday night, Oct. 3, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. each night, with work concluding by 5:30 a.m. on Friday morning, Oct. 4.
 
Lee
Bridge work will be conducted on I-90 westbound from mile marker 8.1 to 8.4, Monday night, Sept.  30, through Thursday night, Oct. 3, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. each night, with work concluding by 5:30 a.m. on Friday morning, Oct. 4.
 
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