Subject: Decedent Identified in 8/1 Jacob’s Pillow Fatality
Date: August 1, 2025
Becket, MA-The victim in the August 1st Jacob’s Pillow work-place accidental fatality was Kat (Kathryn) Sirico (40 years old: Rochester, NY). Please note, Kat Sirico’s preferred pronouns are they/them/their.
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Subject: No Criminal Charges in 8/1 Jacob’s Pillow Fatality
Date: August 1, 2025
Becket, MA- There are no criminal charges being brought in the August 1st accidental death of a Jacob’s Pillow summer employee. An investigation conducted by law enforcement determined that the events leading to the employee’s death were related to a work-place accident.
In the early afternoon of Friday August 1st, the decedent and a summer intern were moving platforms used for staging for a theater across the Jacob’s Pillow property. The platforms were on a dolly. As the victim and intern began moving the dolly down a sloped area, they lost control of the dolly, and it began to roll. The decedent attempted to regain control of the dolly; however, tripped and fell. The dolly ran over the decedent and the platforms fell from the dolly, landing on the decedent. Bystanders attempted life saving measures.
Becket Police responded to the scene at approximately 12:31pm. At approximately 12:35pm, the Town of Becket’s Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene. Massachusetts State Police Crime Scene Services Section and the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office also responded to the scene.
The official cause of death will be announced by the Medical Examiner. Updates, including the identification of the victim and the cause of death, will be made in the future.
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Subject: Fatality at Jacob’s Pillow
Date: August 1, 2025
Becket, MA- On Friday, August 1st at approximately 12:31pm Becket Police responded to Jacob’s Pillow, Becket MA for a reported fatality. The incident leading to the fatality is under investigation. There is no danger to the public.
The Becket Police Department immediately responded to the scene. The Medical Examiner has accepted jurisdiction.
More information will be released as it becomes available.