PITTSFIELD — A Pittsfield man has been identified as the victim in Saturday’s fatal single-car crash in Hinsdale, the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office confirmed Monday.
Ryan Griffin, 33, of 109 Wendell Ave., was being pursued by Dalton Police officers who suspected he was operating under the influence, according to a spokesperson for the DA’s Office.
Early investigations indicate that Griffin’s car, a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu, rode on a small stone wall on Robinson Road before crashing into the tree about 9:05 p.m. Officials said the crash remains under investigation and did not have information about Griffin’s speed at the time of the crash.
Griffin was the only occupant of the vehicle.
The investigation is currently being handled by the State Police Detective Unit and the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section. An autopsy is being performed by the Berkshire County Medical Examiner.