Following a thorough investigation by local authorities, an arrest has been made in connection with the distressing hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a Pittsfield man earlier this month. The Pittsfield Police Department has taken 65-year-old Hancock resident William Gross into custody on charges stemming from the fatal event, as confirmed by a social media post from the department.
The victim, identified as 69-year-old William Colbert of Pittsfield, was tragically struck by a vehicle on the night of February 10. According to the CBS6 Albany report, Colbert was walking near the intersection of Francis Avenue and Linden Street when he was hit and became wedged under the car. Following the collision, he was dragged to an area close to the Best Western motel on West Housatonic Street; a harrowing journey that extended nearly four miles.
Gross is now facing serious charges including motor vehicle homicide, and fleeing the scene of an accident that resulted in personal injury or death. The Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office disclosed these charges in a recent announcement. As reported by the Pittsfield Police Department's Facebook page, Gross’s arrest was conducted without incident yesterday.
Initial responses to the incident were fraught with uncertainty, as responding officers who quickly arrived at the scene could not find either Colbert or the car involved, as detailed by an account shared with MassLive. It was through accounts from witnesses that the search began, eventually leading to the grim discovery of Colbert's body on the road, near the noted Best Western hotel. The community awaits further details on this heartrending incident and Gross’s expected arraignment, scheduled to occur either Wednesday or Thursday.
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