On Thursday, May 4, 2023 Loraine Utter (84 years old) was charged with Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle Resulting in Homicide. There is an additional civil charge of a Crosswalk Violation. A pretrial hearing will be held in Pittsfield District Court on August 24, 2023. Utter has been released on personal recognizance with the condition that she not drive until her license is re-instated.
Assistant District Attorney Joseph Yorlano is representing the Commonwealth. Victim Witness Advocate Director Jane Kibby-Peirce and advocate Carmen Guevara of the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office are serving as the victim witness advocates. The Pittsfield Police Department are the leading law enforcement on the case.