Collision caused delays at major LW intersection

TRAFFIC

A vehicle collision on Dec. 5 caused traffic delays at the intersection of Northwood Road and St. Andrews Drive. The North Gate remained closed for several hours while police investigated the incident.

At approximately 11 a.m., a silver Honda Pilot traveling southbound at the intersection turned left. While turning, the vehicle collided with an ambulance headed eastbound across the intersection on Northwood, according to a Security report. The ambulance was damaged the left side of the vehicle and left rear wheel well.

GRF Security, Seal Beach police, firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene.

The ambulance involved in the collision was actively transporting a LW resident, who was transferred to a second, undamaged ambulance after the collision.

The Honda driver was transported in a third ambulance to West Anaheim Hospital.

A silver sedan was damaged in the collision, causing visible damage to the vehicle's front bumper. Police, firefighters and paramedics responded at the scene.

Emma DiMaggio