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Perpetrator in 2/10 Fatal Hit and Run Brought into Custody

Feb 17, 2026 Press Releases

On Monday evening (2/16), the Pittsfield Police Department published a release stating the alleged perpetrator in the February 10th hit and run had been brought into custody. The Defendant has been identified as Wiliam Gross (65 years old: Hancock, MA). He was brought into custody without incident.

The Defendant is expected to be arraigned on Wednesday or Thursday morning in Central Berkshire District Court for the following charges:
• Motor Vehicle Homicide
• Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in Personal Injury or Death

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office will identify the day of arraignment (either Wednesday or Thursday) as soon as possible.

Please see press releases below documenting all media releases about the incident.

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