NORTH HUDSON — A rear tire malfunction caused a fatal motorcycle crash Saturday evening near exit 29 on Interstate 87.

State Police responded to a report of a single-vehicle motorcycle crash at 8:22 p.m. Saturday, according to Troop B Public Information Officer Trooper Brandi Ashley. It was being driven by Gary W. Nadeau, 59, of Terryville, Connecticut.

Initial medical assistance was provided at the scene by Schroon Lake EMS. Ashley said that while being transported to Glens Falls Hospital by Schroon Lake EMS, Nadeau died from his injuries.

Nadeau was operating a green 2023 Indian Motorcycle Company Chief, according to Ashley. A State Police investigation determined that while riding, the rear tire malfunctioned. This caused the motorcycle to fall onto its left side, ejecting Nadeau from it.

State Police did not state what may have caused the tire malfunction. It was unclear what direction Nadeau was traveling.