Updated on 11/18/2024 at 11:50 am: According to a statement released by the District Attorney's Office, a man was killed while crossing Route 8 after being struck by a car on the border of Adams/North Adams, across from Bounti-Fare restaurant around 5:12 pm.

 

Reportedly, the pedestrian was crossing the four-lane road after parking his car and walking across the street to enter the restaurant. It was dark out at the time of the collision. The motor vehicle operator was not under the influence of alcohol.

 

The victim was pronounced dead by a paramedic from Northern Berkshire EMS while en route to Berkshire Medical Center (Pittsfield). 

 

The victim will be identified once all family members have been notified of his passing. 

 

Law enforcement and emergency response included Adams Police; Northern Berkshire EMS; the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section (CARS); and the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit (assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office).

 

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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.