Tragedy struck early on New Year's Day in Pittsfield as two pedestrians were hit by a car, leaving one in critical condition. The Pittsfield Police Department reported that a 2014 Toyota Corolla, operated by Nicholas Aindley, 23, of Pittsfield, was involved in a collision with the pedestrians at approximately 2:47 a.m. near 55 West Housatonic St., according to MassLive.
The victims, identified as Shannon Steffey, 34, and Matthew Squires, 32, both from Pittsfield, were urgently transported to Berkshire Medical Center. Steffey's injuries deemed severe, necessitated a transfer to Bay State Medical Center where she is listed in critical condition. The incident caused the closure of West Housatonic Street for around three hours as authorities conducted their investigation.
While details surrounding the cause of the accident are still emerging, no charges have been publicly announced. The case remains active, with the Pittsfield Police continuing their inquiries into the exact circumstances of the crash. The authorities have not yet disclosed if speed, alcohol, or other factors played a role in the event.
Members of the community with any information about the crash are strongly encouraged to come forward. Officer Anthony Dayton of the Pittsfield Police Department is the point of contact, reachable at 413-448-9700 ext. 543.
