The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) is investigating a fatal rollover accident late Saturday night (12-19-2009) in Balboa Park. According to reports, Nancy Ellen Whalen, 63, of San Diego, was driving her 2007 Toyota Prius northbound on the 16000 block of 26th Street in the Golden Hills area when she lost control her car for unknown reasons. It went off the road into a steep gully and struck a tree, near the Balboa Park Municipal Golf Course.
Medical personnel responded the scene and extricated Whalen from her vehicle. Despite resucication efforts, she died at the scene of the crash at about 11:36 p.m. According to the San Diego Medical Examiner's press release, Whalen had been wearing a seat belt. She was the sole occupant of the Toyota Prius.
Please keep the family of Nancy Whalen in your prayers, as they must cope with the loss of their loved one. Based on the reports of this accident, the cause of the crash is not clear. In situations such as this when a loved one is lost in an unexplained accident, the family would be well-advised to consult with a San Diego personal injury attorney who will investigate the accident and determine if another party is at fault for the loss. If a mechanical defect or dangerous roadway condition caused the accident, the family may have a claim for wrongful death. Without additional investigation, it is difficult to analyze the cause of the accident, and the legal rights of those involved.
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