4 Critically Injured in 405 Crash Near Seal Beach

My Portfolio Guide (Matt Pixa) April 2, 2012 at 05:41 pm

We drove by this accident shortly after the firetrucks and ambulances arrived. It was heart breaking seeing the little boys being put on stretchers. I hope they all are ok or recovering...

Paige Austin (Editor) April 2, 2012 at 06:11 pm

That is so heartbreaking. It can be challenging to get medical information released, but if I can find out how they are doing, I will be sure to post an update on their condition.

Beverly April 2, 2012 at 09:55 pm

That entire stretch of the 405fwy both north and south bound is a major hazard. The individual lanes are not clearly marked and the banking of the turn is more than should be allowed/legal for a major freeway. I'm saddened to hear of this tragedy but not in the least bit surprised.

David & Rebecca Lara April 2, 2012 at 10:54 pm

Dear RCSD & Seal Beach City Council:
Re: Accident in Seal Beach We read in the Patch at: http://losalamitos.patch.com/articles/4-critically-injured-in-405-crash-near-seal-beach of this horrible accident. Dave & I were on Seal Beach Blvd. when this accident occurred. At the time that this accident occurred, a fire engine and ambulance were on Seal Beach Blvd. in front of In & Out tending to another accident. We saw this accident then turned right and were sitting on Seal Beach Blvd., right before the bridge to get on to the 405 Freeway South. Traffic was so congested on Seal Beach Blvd., that the fire engine had to go through traffic facing the wrong way to get to this accident. It was sad and frightening that this family could have received medical attention sooner had traffic not been so congested. It took approximately 3 minutes for cars to maneuver over to the side to allow this fire engine and ambulance to get through. We understand that a lane will be in place for emergency vehicles in the future but as of now, none exists putting motorists and people requiring emergency medical attention at risk. Sincerely, David & Rebecca Lara

Dr. Zillman April 3, 2012 at 12:36 am

Tragic. Hopefully those with injuries will fully recover.
I wonder if one of the parties was texting, or on their cell phone? This is so common; I see near misses almost daily.

Catherine April 3, 2012 at 10:24 am

I also was entering Seal Beach Blvd. from the North Gate Leisure World street directly across from the 405 entrance. The fire truck drove on the opposite side of the street, and entered the EXIT for the 405. When it cleared I turned North from the bridge I was able to see many emergency vehicles on that exit and the turned over vehicle on the freeway. The ambulances and police continued to come. The drivers were as accommodating as possible. Construction zones are inherently dangerous, and by the way it is my understanding that they are widening the overpass there and traffic will be down to one lane each way on Seal Beach Blvd. As a community we have to work together. My Prayers go out to the family, it is more heart rendering to see critical injured family separated at different hospitals

Edgar April 5, 2012 at 08:27 pm

Where are the Seal Beach traffic control people or do they even exist, the Seal Beach Blvd. Lampson intersection on occasion needs human intervention over the signals, or they need to run a time study on the traffic density. It is a mess and then the construction has made it nearly impossible. Remember the day when Police got out of their car, off there ass's and had a whistle and would direct traffic when there was a problem....guess that was then and this is now. Where has Protect and Serve gone…..I haven’t seen it lately.