Report ID: April 28, 2026
NCIC#: Unknown
Officer ID#: Unknown
Traffic Unit 1: 2011 Honda (motor vehicle)
Traffic Unit 2: E-bike
Occupants: Unit 1: 23-year-old male driver from Philadelphia; Unit 2: 72-year-old male rider from Alford, MA
Injuries/Fatalities: E-bike operator (72-year-old male) seriously injured; transported by Southern Berkshire Ambulance to Fairview Hospital, subsequently airlifted to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Current condition unknown.
Vehicle Damage: Unknown
Property Damage: Unknown
Road Surface: Unknown
Manner of Impact: Northbound motor vehicle turned into the path of a southbound e-bike traveling in the breakdown lane
Pedestrian/Cyclist Location: Breakdown lane, southbound on Stockbridge Road
Narrative
On Monday, April 27, 2026, at approximately 4:40 p.m., a collision occurred in the area of 249 Stockbridge Road in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. A 2011 Honda operated by a 23-year-old man from Philadelphia was traveling northbound on Stockbridge Road when the driver attempted to turn into 249 Stockbridge Road, entering the path of a southbound e-bike being ridden in the breakdown lane by a 72-year-old man from Alford.
The e-bike operator sustained serious injuries and was transported by Southern Berkshire Ambulance to Fairview Hospital before being airlifted to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. His current condition was unknown as of press time.
The crash is under investigation by Great Barrington Police Officer Andreas Huertas, with assistance from Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, Crime Scene Services, and the State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office. Full details are developing.
When a vulnerable road user such as a cyclist or e-bike rider is seriously injured in a collision, the physical, emotional, and financial toll can be overwhelming. If you or a family member were involved in this crash, understanding your rights starts with securing the official documentation of the incident. Victims and their families can get their free crash report as an important first step in exploring their legal options.
