By Tiffany Williams –
SAUGERTIES, N.Y. — New York State Police are investigating a rollover crash involving a commercial passenger van that occurred early Saturday morning on Interstate 87 northbound in Ulster County.
According to State Police, the crash occurred on Dec. 27, 2025, at approximately 3:57 a.m., when a 2016 Ford Transit livery van was traveling northbound near milepost marker 100 in the Town of Saugerties. The vehicle left the roadway and rolled over off the right shoulder.
The van was occupied by 14 adults, including the driver. All occupants were transported to either Kingston Hospital or Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck for evaluation. State Police confirmed that all reported injuries were minor.
The driver was identified as Michael Blue, 65, of Winchester, Va. He was transported to Northern Dutchess Hospital for evaluation and reported no injuries. Mr. Blue was issued multiple uniform traffic tickets.
The State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit concluded its investigation and found no equipment violations. The cause of the crash appears to be driver inattention.
Ulster County emergency responders, including Ulster EMS, Esopus EMS and the Saugerties Fire Department, assisted at the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.