How Did an SUV Crash Into a Pine Hills Daycare and Injure 5 People?

Three four-year-old children and two adults were hospitalised after an SUV crashed into a daycare in Pine Hills, Florida, on Thursday 15 October 2026. All five were reported in good condition, and there were no fatalities.

What happened on Pine Hills Road

The crash occurred at around 2:58 p.m. at 1211 N. Pine Hills Road. A 2003 Honda CR-V travelling southbound in the outside lane of Pine Hills Road, approaching Elinore Drive, ran off the roadway to the left, crossed the median and the northbound lanes, and then crashed into the daycare, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The vehicle ended up fully inside the structure, and both directions of Pine Hills Road were shut during the investigation.

Who was hurt

Three children and two adults were hospitalised after the crash, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Each of the three children was four years old, according to Orange County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Nichol Stratman.

One of the hospitalised adults was the 79-year-old Orlando man who was driving the Honda.

What happened inside the daycare

There were 14 people in the building when the crash occurred: three adults and 11 children. Only four children were in the room with one adult at the moment of impact.

An investigator from Orange County's Building Safety division responded, and occupancy of the building was denied due to the extent of the damage.

What happens next

Orlando Health confirmed that the three children taken to Arnold Palmer Hospital and the two adults taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center were in good condition as of Thursday afternoon. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

Frequently asked questions

Where did the daycare crash happen?

The crash happened at 1211 N. Pine Hills Road in Pine Hills, Orange County, Florida.

When did the crash happen?

The crash occurred at around 2:58 p.m. on Thursday 15 October 2026.

How did the SUV crash into the daycare?

A 2003 Honda CR-V travelling southbound on Pine Hills Road ran off the roadway to the left, crossed the median and the northbound lanes, and crashed into the daycare, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Who was hurt?

Three four-year-old children and two adults were hospitalised. One of the adults was the 79-year-old Orlando man who was driving the Honda. All five were reported in good condition.

Were there any deaths?

No. Orange County Fire Rescue said there were no fatalities.