Overview

• A vehicle driven by a 50-year-old woman plowed into the front entrance of Portillo’s at 2810 Route 34 on July 30 at 1:55 p.m., killing a 2-year-old boy and injuring 14 patrons.
• Oswego Police and Fire officials, reviewing surveillance footage and witness statements, have preliminarily classified the collision as a tragic accident and have not filed any charges.
• Eight of the injured—including the driver—were taken to area hospitals and six received on-site care, with three suffering serious injuries.
• A growing memorial of flowers and toys outside the closed restaurant reflects community mourning and support for the victims’ families.
• Village President Ryan Kauffman said the board will revisit local safety ordinances and consider expert recommendations to mandate bollards and other protective measures at storefronts.