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Man killed in Pittsfield hit-and-run, police searching for suspect
William S. Colbert, 69, was dragged over three miles after being struck by a dark-colored sedan; police seek public help to identify the fleeing driver.
- Wednesday evening, Pittsfield Police searched for the driver in a fatal hit-and-run that killed William S. Colbert, 69, on West Housatonic Street.
- Police report late Tuesday that the crash happened around 11:33–11:49 p.m. near Linden Street and Francis Avenue after reports of someone struck in the roadway; officers initially could not locate a victim.
- After the strike, officers say the victim was trapped under the sedan and dragged to 1350 West Housatonic Street, police say he was dragged for more than 3 miles.
- The driver fled the scene, and police seek any footage or eyewitness tips, urging the public to contact Officer Anthony Dayton at 413-448-9700 ext. 543.
- Investigators are seeking a possibly dark-colored Toyota or Honda sedan that may have traveled Linden, Robbins, Daniels, Columbus, Onota, South Merriam and West Housatonic streets.
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Man dragged under car for four miles during fatal hit-and-run crash in Western Mass.
A 69-year-old man was dragged under a car through the city of Pittsfield for around four miles during a hit-and-run crash that left him dead Tuesday evening, according to the Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office. The driver involved in the crash is wanted by police, who are also seeking information about them.Pittsfield resident William S. Colbert was struck by a car near the intersection of Linden Street and Francis Avenue around 11:30 p…
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