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Western Mass Driver Critical After Brutal Attack By Dirt Bikers, ATV Drivers, Police Say

A Western Massachusetts man is in critical condition after being assaulted by a large group of dirt bikers and ATV drivers following a small traffic mishap.

A Western Mass man is in critical condition following a brutal assault by dirt bikers and ATV drivers.

A Western Mass man is in critical condition following a brutal assault by dirt bikers and ATV drivers.

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The incident took place around 9:30 p.m., Monday, July 5, near the X intersection when the driver came in contact with one of the dirt bikes tires at a stoplight, said Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood at a press conference.

When the driver got out of the vehicle, the drivers, some of who turned around when the light changed, attacked the man with the helmets and other items, police said.

The driver was brought to the hospital and is in critical condition, Clapprord said.

"This bothers me greatly," she said. "They beat him severely. Terrible attack."

No arrests have been made, she added but said that many of the bikes had very distinguishing paint and marks and hopes the public will step forward to help police make arrests in the case.

Anyone with information to asked to contact the Springfield Police Department’s Detective Bureau at 413-787-6355.

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