William S. Colbert of Pittsfield was fatally struck in the area of Linden Street and Francis Avenue Tuesday night. According to the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office, the 69-year-old’s body became trapped under the vehicle that hit him, and was dragged to the 1350 block of West Housatonic Street by the Best Western Hotel, where he was found dead — about 4 miles from the initial collision. The driver fled the scene.
The Pittsfield Police Department says the car involved in the incident is believed to be a dark-colored sedan, possibly a Toyota or Honda model. The route the driver took is believed to be Linden Street, Robbins Avenue, Daniels Avenue, Columbus Avenue, Onota Street, South Merriam Street, and finally West Housatonic Street. Police are seeking witnesses or anyone with security camera footage of the driver from Tuesday night.
