Crews rebuild family owned business struck by hit-and-run driver in Orcutt

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Co-owner Wendy Steller of Steller's Cellar was stunned when she saw video showing the car that smashed into her new business.

The owner said it is something she never dreamed of seeing.

"I was shocked. I didn't think the way the accident happened was even possible," said Steller.

Steller sayd she never imagined her dream business selling wine could come to this.

"That Monday we were goin through all kinds of scenerios in our head and that was the last scenerio I could have possibly thought of," said Steller.

But the owners of the new business are not slowing down.

They have crews already rebuilding the facility.

"Yeah they could clean up the college debris and the skidmarks they’re not sure if they’re gonna have to replace some of the concrete because the pillar got you and knocked right off of the foundation," said Steller.

And they’re not alone. Steller's Cellar’s neighbor, another new business across the street called Old Orcutt Yarnery, is supporting them.

"They’re just picking it back up and keep running with it Mark and Wendy are great people and I was so sad to see that happen to them but they’re not gonna let it stop them they’ve had businesses here in Orcutt for quite some time and they’re just gonna keep moving ahead," said owner Linda Long of Old Orcutt Yarnery.

While crews have patched up the outside, Steller says they’re still working diligently on the inside. 

Steller hopes to open the new business by early May.