North Adams ,MA : Four People injured after two cars racing north and striking two other cars on Thursday ,April 16 2015

The second driver in an apparent drag race that caused a multi-vehicle crash last week is expected to be identified and charged soon, according to North Adams police.

Two of the four victims of the crash, including one of the drivers involved in the race on Curran Memorial Highway, remain hospitalized, police said. Two others have since been released.

Just before 11 p.m. Thursday, one of the two cars racing north on the highway veered into oncoming traffic, striking two other cars. The second car participating in the race drove away from the scene, but North Adams Police Sgt. James Burdick said police have spoken with several witnesses, and they expect to identify and charge the driver soon.

Hassen Delia, 26, of North Adams, who allegedly was racing in a red 2007 Infinity, remains at Berkshire Medical Center. He is expected to face charges in the crash.

Gabriella Shafer, 18, of Adams, who was driving a 2003 Toyota Echo, remains at Bay State Medical Center in Springfield. Shafer was not involved in the race.

Nathan Pitoniak, 22, of Adams, who was driving a 2011 Chevy Silverado, and his passenger, Katelynn Iacuessa, 21, of North Adams, both have been released from the hospital. Pitoniak's vehicle was not involved in the race.

All four of the victims were transported to Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield after the crash, which required the use of hydraulic rescue tools and brought in first responders from three towns.

The Massachusetts State Police collision analysis and reconstruction team investigated the accident, which left a field of debris stretched across the highway, according to police. North Adams Ambulance Service, North Adams Fire, Williamstown Police, Williamstown Fire, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Police, and Adams Police all responded to assist North Adams Police.

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North Adams crash: 2nd driver expected to be ID'd, charged