Bethel’s death was confirmed by her family Feb.18 on her personal Instagram account
Miss Alabama 2021 Zoe Bethel died as a result of “blunt force trauma,” the Miami Police Department, citing the medical examiner, confirmed to Fox News Digital.
Per authorities, the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner declared the beauty queen’s unfortunate death an “accident.”
According to a statement, officers responded to a call on Feb. 11 around 12:05 a.m. Per a preliminary police investigation, Bethel had fallen out of a third-story window. After officers arrived on the scene, Bethel was transported by Miami Fire Rescue to Jackson Memorial hospital in “critical condition.”
Per the statement, officers had “responded to a call of a possible suicide attempt;” however, this has subsequently been clarified, with the statement stating, “This was a terrible accident.” No foul play is suspected.
Her family released a statement to Fox News Digital characterizing her as a passionate believer in Jesus Christ and a patriotic, strong conservative.
“She loved God and valued her life as well as the lives of those around her,” the statement read. “She was growing and becoming more successful each year of her life, and she was only just beginning. And if she had a choice, she would still be here with us today.”
