Liam Payne's preliminary autopsy report details 'polytrauma' that led to singer's tragic death at 31
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA: Liam Payne's preliminary cause of death has been revealed following an investigation by the National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office No 16 in Argentina.
The former One Direction star, 31, died from "polytrauma" and "internal and external hemorrhage" after falling from his third-floor balcony at the Casa Sur hotel in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, October 16.
911 call before Liam Payne’s fall
According to the prosecutor's office, minutes before Liam Payne’s death, hotel workers made an emergency call to 911, reporting that a guest was under the influence of drugs and alcohol and had destroyed objects in his hotel room.
This guest was later confirmed to be Payne. Despite the emergency call, the tragic fall occurred before help could arrive, according to USA Today.
The investigation into Payne’s death is being supported by witness statements from five individuals, including three hotel staff members and two women who were with the singer earlier in his room.
The two women stated that they had left the hotel before the fatal incident.
Autopsy confirms cause of Liam Payne's death
Liam Payne’s body was transferred to a morgue, where an autopsy was performed late Wednesday night, October 16.
Forensic experts found that the singer suffered 25 injuries, all consistent with the impact of a fall from height.
His brain injuries were determined to be severe enough to cause death, while internal and external bleeding in his skull, chest, abdomen, and limbs contributed further to the fatal outcome.
The fall, which occurred at the hotel in Buenos Aires’ Palermo neighborhood, resulted in what police described as "extremely serious injuries."
Buenos Aires police confirmed that Payne was declared dead at the scene.
Authorities continue investigation into Liam Payne's death
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragic event but noted that Liam Payne was believed to be alone when the fatal fall occurred, according to a press release translated from Spanish to English.
While the official cause of death has been revealed, the incident remains under scrutiny as investigators work to piece together the details of Payne’s final moments.
Alberto Crescenti, head of Buenos Aires' public emergency medical services, confirmed Payne’s death in statements to local media outlets.
