ADAMS, Mass. — Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred on Howland Avenue on Sunday evening. 

 

According to scanner reports, the accident occurred near the Bounti-Fare Restaurant, on the Adams/North Adams line. It's not clear if the pedestrian was crossing the highway. 

 

The restaurant was reportedly hosting a sports banquet on Sunday.

 

Julia Sabourin, spokesperson for  the District Attorney's Office, confirmed the fatal collision between a pedestrian and a motor vehicle. 

 

Adams Police and the State Police Collision Analysis & Reconstruction Section (CARS) and the Detective Unit with the DA's office responded. 

 

The road is currently closed in that area and traffic is being detoured.

 

This report will be updated when more information becomes available.