Hudson Valley, NY (January 13, 2026) – A crash involving injuries disrupted traffic early on Monday morning along the southbound lanes of Interstate 87 in the Hudson Valley region, according to state traffic authorities.
The accident occurred shortly before 6:40 a.m. between Exit 18 (New Paltz) and Exit 17 (Newburgh), where the right lane was blocked due to the collision. Paramedics and highway responders were dispatched to assist those hurt in the incident, treating several individuals at the scene before arranging transport to nearby hospitals for additional care.
Traffic backups were reported as emergency crews worked to secure the area and clear the wreckage. Specific details regarding the number of vehicles involved or the extent of injuries have not yet been made public.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash, and motorists are urged to use caution when traveling through the affected section of I-87 during the morning hours.
Our thoughts are with those injured in Monday’s crash, and we wish them a smooth and speedy recovery.
