Jesús de Miguel autopsy finds accidental thoracic trauma after FC Andorra match collision

The 30-year-old forward died at 8:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday at the Hospital Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, where he had been admitted the previous evening.

The forensic findings were delivered Wednesday morning to Magistrate Eva Esther Juárez Fernández, who is overseeing the investigation into the athlete’s death. The judicial inquiry was opened ex officio following a collision between De Miguel and FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a match at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López stadium. The referee’s match report noted that the visiting goalkeeper used “excessive force” during a “dispute for the ball” in added time, after the match had passed the 96th minute, an incident that left De Miguel unconscious on the pitch.

Ongoing Judicial Investigation into Medical and Field Events

While the initial forensic report characterizes the thoracic trauma as a “cause compatible with death,” investigators are continuing to gather further evidence to confirm the exact mechanism behind the fatality. According to reports from El Periódico, the investigation is not limited to the on-field collision. Authorities are also reviewing the emergency medical assistance provided to the player after he collapsed, as well as the protocols followed during his transport to the hospital.

The judicial proceedings, led by the Court of Instruction Number Two of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, include the participation of the National Police Homicide Group. Investigators are currently integrating results from various medical examinations, including a CT scan performed during the player’s hospital stay, into the case file. The Tribunal Superior de Justicia de Canarias confirmed receipt of the forensic report but has maintained the confidentiality of its full contents to protect the privacy of the deceased and his family.

Pathologists Await Toxicology Results Before Finalizing Forensic Conclusions

The preliminary conclusion remains subject to completion. Forensic pathologists are currently awaiting the results of toxicology screenings and additional laboratory tests conducted during the autopsy. These findings are expected to provide a more detailed analysis of the events leading to the player’s death and determine if there is a definitive causal link between the impact sustained on the pitch and the subsequent fatal outcome.

Magistrate Juárez Fernández has authorized the transfer of De Miguel’s remains to Toledo for burial, a request made by his family. This authorization allows for funeral arrangements to proceed while the judicial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the injury and the quality of medical care remains active.

Clarifying the Scope of the Inquiry

The categorization of the injury as “accidental” in the preliminary forensic document does not constitute a final legal verdict on the actions of the goalkeeper, Jesús Owono. The ongoing investigation must reconcile the physical evidence from the autopsy with the testimony and documentation regarding the match events. The review of the medical response is part of the ongoing death investigation, and the current inquiry does not yet imply specific criminal or civil liability for any party involved.

Court Reviews Emergency Response as Investigators Await Autopsy Tests

What is the next step in the forensic investigation?
The pending toxicology and other autopsy tests must be completed, and the medical records—including the CT scan from the Hospital Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria—added to the case, before the definitive forensic report can clarify the mechanism of death.

What is the status of the investigation into the medical response and transport?
The Court of Instruction Number Two is reviewing the emergency response on the pitch and the ambulance transport as part of the ongoing investigation.

Has the court determined if the collision was a crime?
No. The preliminary report describes the trauma as accidental in nature, but the magistrate is still collecting evidence to establish the full legal context of the collision, which occurred during a disputed ball in added time after the 96th minute.

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