A passenger van veered off the Thruway before dawn Saturday, sending 14 people to hospitals, according to the New York State Police. The crash happened just before 4 a.m. near Saugerties, when the northbound van left the road and rolled over.
Troopers say the van carried 14 adults, including the driver. Emergency crews took everyone to Kingston Hospital or Northern Dutchess Hospital for evaluation. The driver escaped injury, and police reported only minor injuries to the other passengers.
Investigators say driver inattention likely caused the crash. Police issued tickets for speed, a lane violation, and using a portable electronic device. The investigation continues.
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