49ers Fan Dies When He Falls To His Death From Elevated Pedestrian Walkway: Witnesses Say Man Was Drunk When It Happened In San Francisco

49ers fan dies-falls to his death when he fell from an elevated pedestrian walkway and at San Francisco's Candlestick Park during the 49ers-Green Bay Packers game Sunday to open the 2013 season for the defending NFC champions.

The 49ers fan falls and dies around 1:30, according to the authorities. San Francisco police spokesman Gordon Shyy told reporters that multiple people witnessed the man's fall onto a sidewalk from the Jamestown walkway, which goes around Candlestick.

The man appeared intoxicated, according to witnesses. When he falls just after kickoff at about 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the 49ers' 34-28 win over the Packers, Off-duty medics and police officers gave him first aid until an ambulance arrived, but the man was declared dead from his injuries.

The 49ers released a statement saying: "The San Francisco 49ers learned that there was a fatal accident outside of Candlestick Park prior to today's game. We would like to express our deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time."

The man appeared to be in his 30s, according to the authorities. His identity is being kept quiet until the man's family is properly notified.

Fans were also injured at an Indianapolis Colts game when a rail collapsed after the team defeated the Oakland Raiders.

Those nearby said the fans were leaning against a railing above the tunnel used by the Raiders. When it gave way, the fans fell onto the walkway that led to the team's locker rooms, according to USA Today.

One fan was taken away on a stretcher and another, witnesses said, left in a wheelchair, though the Colts would not confirm that.