Teen Driver Crashes Into Cyclist, Leaving Injuries Potentially Life-Threatening

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Pittsfield, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) — On Friday around 8:39 PM, emergency services in Pittsfield were dispatched to a location near the Berkshire Gas Company following reports of a car crash that involved a cyclist.

The investigators determined that an 18-year-old driving a 2008 Subaru Impreza collided with a 33-year-old cyclist, both moving northbound. The collision occurred when the car hit the cyclist from behind. Emergency services took the injured cyclist to Berkshire Medical Center due to severe head trauma which could have been life-threatening. As a result of this incident, Cheshire Road remained closed for around four hours between Williamsburg Terrace and Greenwich Street as authorities examined the scene and removed debris.

The road was reopened around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. The incident is currently being investigated by the Pittsfield Police Traffic Unit.

Those who might have seen the incident are encouraged to reach out to Sgt. David Hallas at 448-9700 Ext. 560.