In a recent revelation, the forensic pathologist who conducted the examination following Princess Diana’s fatal car crash described the incident as a classic example of an “if only” scenario.

Dr. Richard Shepherd pointed out that had certain factors been different, Princess Diana might have survived the accident.

According to Dr. Shepherd, had Princess Diana been wearing a seatbelt or if her seemingly minor injury had been located differently, the outcome could have been drastically altered.

He elaborated by stating that with proper restraint, she might have only suffered minor injuries such as a black eye, fractured ribs, and a broken arm in a sling, enabling her to make a public appearance shortly after the crash.

The tragic event occurred during the early hours of August 31, 1997, as Princess Diana’s car attempted to evade pursuing photographers.

The crash resulted in the deaths of Diana’s boyfriend, Dodi Fayed, and their driver.

Despite initial stability and communication ability at the scene, Princess Diana’s condition deteriorated rapidly while being transported to the hospital.

Dr. Shepherd highlighted the unusual nature of Princess Diana’s fatal injury, emphasizing that it was a rare occurrence in his extensive career.

He mentioned that the injury, though seemingly minor, went unnoticed due to its location deep within her chest.

This critical injury, a tiny tear in a vein in one of her lungs, proved fatal as it was not immediately detected.

Even with efforts to resuscitate her and emergency surgery upon arrival at the hospital, it was ultimately too late to save Princess Diana.

The pathologist expressed his belief that this tragic outcome was the result of a series of unfortunate circumstances rather than any foul play.

The details of Dr. Shepherd’s analysis and findings have been unveiled in his upcoming book, “Unnatural Causes,” set to be released by Penguin on April 18.

Through his research and expertise, Dr. Shepherd sheds light on the intricate medical aspects surrounding Princess Diana’s untimely passing.

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