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Update: October 7, 2025
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, at approximately 1:39 p.m., New York State Police from the Kingston and Wurtsboro barracks responded to a serious motor vehicle collision involving three vehicles on State Route 28 in the Town of Shandaken, Ulster County.
The preliminary investigation determined that a 2018 Freightliner operated by Oscar A. Madrid, age 41, of Somerset, NJ, was traveling eastbound on State Route 28 when it struck a 2020 Mazda, causing the Mazda to cross into the westbound lane and collide with a 2025 Subaru traveling westbound.
The operator of the Subaru, a 37-year-old male, and his passenger, a 36-year-old female, both of Wappingers Falls, NY, sustained minor injuries and were transported to Kingston Health Alliance Hospital for evaluation.
The operator of the Mazda, a 28-year-old male, and his passenger, a 35-year-old female, both of Newburgh, NY, sustained serious injuries. Both were airlifted from the scene to Albany Medical Center. The 35-year-old female is listed in critical but stable condition. The 28-year-old male driver is listed in stable condition.
The operator of the Freightliner, Oscar A. Madrid, and his passenger, a 33-year-old male from Fords, NJ, were not injured.
As a result of the investigation, Madrid was arrested and charged with the following:
Madrid was transported to State Police Kingston for processing without incident. He was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Shandaken Court on October 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Update: October 4, 2025, at 8:20 p.m.
Roadway reopened. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
On October 4, 2025, at approximately 1:39 p.m., New York State Police from the Kingston barracks responded to a serious motor vehicle collision involving three vehicles on State Route 28 in the town of Shandaken, Ulster County.
Two individuals sustained serious injuries and were airlifted from the scene to Albany Medical Center for treatment.
As a result of the collision, both Route 28 and Route 212 have been closed in the area. Detours have been established, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and expect delays.
The investigation is ongoing. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Troop F Commander: 
  Major Andre R. Terry

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