CHP Searching for Witnesses to Fatal Accident

A 54-year-old Half Moon Bay woman died after her car rolled over in what may have been an alcohol-related incident Monday afternoon near Half Moon Bay, a California Highway Patrol officer said.

Gail Burnett died after she apparently veered her 1971 MG, a convertible sedan, to the right and then over-corrected to the left, driving off northbound Verde Road, south of Purisma Creek Road. Her car then rolled over and came to a stop on its roof around 3:10 p.m., according to CHP Officer Art Montiel.

The driver suffered major injuries, including major head trauma. She was pronounced dead at the scene, Montiel said.

The collision is under investigation and a toxicology report is underway to determine if alcohol played a role in the crash. She was wearing a seatbelt, Montiel said.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact CHP Officer S. Hennessy at 650-369-6261.

- Bay City News