NATCHEZ — It has been seven months since Alex Whyte died. It’s been more than a year since he received the injury that would eventually claim his life. His family is still questioning why — and what — happened.

A British businessman who was in the United States on what was supposed to be the vacation of a lifetime, Whyte was at a concert at Doc Bigloves when he fell and hit his head. He had to be placed in a medical coma and part of his skull was removed.

He died in March, 13 days after being removed from life support.

At the time of the accident, there was some talk of Whyte having been accidentally pushed or deliberately shoved, but police investigations ruled the incident an accident — tragic, but an accident.

Whyte’s family isn’t looking for prosecution, his brother David Whyte said. They just want to know what happened.

Alex had come to America to visit historic sites related to the American Civil War, a long time passion of his. He and a friend, Mark Kenny, had already visited a number of those sites, and the two had decided to go to the bar that night to hear the CD launch of a local band, David said.

The two left the bar at approximately midnight, and 15 minutes later Alex was on the side of the road, unconscious but with all of his valuables in place.

“We have absolutely no idea what actually happened in those few short moments but whatever it was has changed all our lives forever,” David Whyte said. “We have all been hugely affected by our loss, especially with the lack of closure and its effect on our grieving.”

David Whyte said he realizes it’s a year later, but he still wants information to try to piece the evening together, saying the family has struggled with finding out exactly what happened because of the distance between Britain and America.

“I would like for anybody who can shed any light on what happened, to come forward with what they know,” he said. “It really doesn’t matter how insignificant it may seem or how small or how silly, it will all be of good value. In particular if someone remembers seeing or talking to Alex or Mark, or remembers someone talking to them, it would be of huge help and gratefully received.”

Regardless of if anyone comes forward, David Whyte said he would like to extend thanks to everyone who helped Alex while he was injured in the street and those who later treated him in the hospital.

“It all starts from first aid, and Alex would not have survived as long as he did had they not been there with their skills and attention to detail,” David Whyte said.

“They should all feel very proud.”

Alex Whyte was a father of four, a former policeman and customs officer and a management consultant. He was a self-taught musician who played lead guitar in a band.

To contact Whyte’s family online, go to www.natchezdemocrat.com/users/Curious/