Deborah Pierce, 56, killed, when her van crashes into a utility pole at high speed in North Adams, Berkshire County.

Police say a North Adams woman has died after her van crashed into a utility pole in the city.

The Police Director says 56-year-old Deborah Pierce was ejected from the vehicle van after she struck the pole near the Hillside Cemetery on West Main Street shortly after 6:30 a.m. Friday.

He says speed appears to be a factor.

SA section of the street was closed during the investigation and to fix the pole.