SPRING VALLEY MAN DIES AFTER FALL AT QUALCOMM STADIUM

October 22, 2009 (Spring Valley) – Walter Daniels, 66, has died following injuries sustained in a 30-foot fall from the pressbox at Qualcomm Stadium, where he worked, on October 19. Daniels, a Chargers staffer and long-time sports official, resided in Spring Valley with his wife.

The Chargers have issued the following statement: “The San Diego Chargers’ family is greatly saddened by the loss of Walt Daniels. Walt loved the team and loved working in the press box on game days for more than 20 years. Our prayers are with his family and friends during this most difficult time.”

Daniels played football and basketball at Hoover High School as well as basketball at San Diego City College. He also served as an official for 42 years in amateur games around San Diego County and served on a selection committee at The San Diego Hall of Champions, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported.
 

After falling from the press box, Daniels was transported by ambulance to Sharp Memorial Hospital and diagnosed with a head injury. Despite medical intervention, he died the following morning, the County Coroner’s office reports.