A man was killed in Pittsfield when his dirt bike slammed into a car.

It happened just before 7 p.m. Saturday near 664 West Housatonic Street.

John Tyska, 34, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road was closed for around four hours, but has since reopened.

There is no word yet on a cause.

Anyone with information is asked to call Pittsfield Police.