Changes may be coming LW’s main intersection

TRAFFIC COLLISION

by Emma DiMaggio

Communications Manager

A Mutual 1 woman is in critical condition after being struck by a car at the intersection of St. Andrews Drive and Golden Rain Road on the morning of March 19, according to the Seal Beach Police Department (SBPD) and GRF Security reports.

At around 8 a.m., the Mutual 1 resident entered the crosswalk at St. Andrews Drive, walking in the direction of the Aquatic Center, according to GRF surveillance footage.

The driver—a 70-year-old nonresident visitor—traveling southbound on St. Andrews Drive entered the intersection to make a left turn onto Golden Rain Road.

Upon turning, the car collided with the Mutual 1 resident, who was thrown into the air and landed in the gutter near the sidewalk. She suffered serious injuries, according to SBPD, and was transported to the hospital, where she remained in critical condition at press time. Police did not identify the injured resident by name, but said that she was in her 80s.

After the collision, the Long Beach driver continued traveling toward the Main Gate, according to surveillance footage of the event.

Another driver who witnessed the collision pursued the suspect’s vehicle, which was stopped near Clubhouse 1.

GRF Security, SBPD and a fire engine responded to the scene. Eastbound Golden Rain Road between St. Andrews and Burning Tree Road was closed for several hours for investigation.

As of March 22, the driver had not been charged with a crime, according to SBPD. Police continue to investigate the incident.

The intersection has been the site of INTERSECTION

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several serious collisions and accidents.

In July 2022, the former GRF Physical Property Committee evaluated proposals to conduct a traffic analysis at the intersection.

The committee recommended— and the board subsequently approved—Stantec Consulting to conduct a survey at the intersection. The original focus of the study was dedicated left-turn only phasing on the north-south streets.

After further consideration, the Physical Property Committee decided that the study should be expanded to include a review of “vehicles, pedestrians and protected left turn phasing on all approaches.”

The GRF Board widened the scope of the study in March 2023, approving additional funds for the traffic study.

That study, which has now been completed, analyzed the impacts and benefits of eliminating all left-turn conflicts, and prepared a concept plan identifying potential striping, signage, signal phasing and potential construction costs.

The plan is now being reviewed by the City of Seal Beach. Once permits are granted, the project will be sent out for bids, pending GRF Board approval.

A segment of Golden Rain Road was closed for several hours while law enforcement investigated.

GRF Security Footage

A woman was struck by a moving vehicle on the morning of March 19.GRF Security Footage