Car Crashes Into Kingston Furniture Store Causing Partial Collapse

Accident occurred over the weekend at Wiedy's Furniture in Kingston, NY.

Feb. 2, 2026 at 9:07pm

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A car crash over the weekend resulted in a vehicle crashing into Wiedy's Furniture, a long-standing family-owned furniture store in Kingston, New York, causing a partial building collapse. Four occupants were in the vehicle when the airbags deployed, and emergency responders tended to persons with unknown injuries.

Why it matters

The accident at Wiedy's Furniture, a beloved local business operating since 1954, highlights the risks that businesses and property owners face from vehicle crashes, especially in high-traffic areas. The incident raises questions about building safety standards and whether additional protective measures may be needed to safeguard stores and pedestrians.

The details

The crash occurred on February 1, 2026 at Wiedy's Furniture, a 45,000 square foot, three-story showroom featuring major furniture brands. Despite significant localized building damage, the store remains in operation. Wiedy's Furniture thanked the Ulster County Fire and Police Departments, as well as the Ulster building inspector, for their fast and professional response.

  • The accident occurred on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
  • Emergency responders were called to the scene just before 12:30pm on February 1, 2026.

The players

Wiedy's Furniture

A long-standing, family-owned furniture store in Kingston, NY that has been in operation since 1954.

Ulster Fire Fire /Rescue Incidents

The local fire department that responded to the accident at Wiedy's Furniture.

Empress EMS

The emergency medical services provider that responded to the accident and tended to the injured occupants.

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What they’re saying

“So we had a little excitement today, and this is not exactly how we want to make the news. Unfortunately we have quite a mess to clean up but thankfully everyone is okay. A huge shout out and thank you to Ulster Hose 5 Fire Co. Ulster Police Department Ulster Building Inspector , they were fast, professional and truly valued community members. Give us some time to clean up and then stop by to hear our story!”

— Wiedy's Furniture

What’s next

The Ulster building inspector will assess the extent of the damage and determine if any repairs or safety upgrades are required before Wiedy's Furniture can fully reopen.

The takeaway

This accident serves as a reminder of the importance of building safety standards and the need for businesses, especially those in high-traffic areas, to have adequate protective measures in place to safeguard against vehicle crashes and other potential hazards.