Orange County daycare hit by SUV was not required to have protective vehicle barriers, county says

Orange County has deemed the building of a daycare in Pine Hills unsafe – and pulled its occupancy permit – after an older driver crashed his vehicle into one of the daycare's classrooms, injuring himself, three children, and an instructor, according to officials. Fortunately, everyone who was hurt is expected to survive.A spokesperson for Orange County Division of Building Safety said the daycare would not be able to reopen until it has a licensed engineer or inspector evaluate the damage, makes the needed repairs, and then receives approval from Orange County's building department to reopen via its occupancy permit.A county building inspector said the crash caused significant damage to the outside and inside the building, specifically mentioning the building's wall assembly, support masonry, and electrical systems, requiring the electricity to the building to be shut off. "The safety of children and the public is a priority for Orange County," Orange County Division of Building Safet