Oswego Village Board members recently discussed changes to building codes to improve safety in front of commercial businesses after a fatal crash in town.

On July 30 at around 1:55 p.m., a vehicle crashed through the front entrance of the Portillo’s restaurant at 2810 Route 34 in Oswego, according to officials. A 2-year-old boy, who was inside the restaurant, died as a result of the crash, and 12 people were injured, according to past reporting. Police have said they believe it to have been an accident.

The changes being discussed would be for new commercial buildings in Oswego, not existing businesses, according to a report to trustees. Board members have not voted on any changes yet.

The village currently follows the International Building Code’s 2021 regulations for new construction,

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