Balin Miller appears to have fallen past Tom Evans, a photographer and climber who was below him when the accident happened. Reports say Evans had been documenting the climb and was in the area beneath Miller’s position when Miller fell from El Capitan.

What happened

Multiple reports describe Miller finishing the climb and then falling while trying to retrieve gear, with the fall occurring from just below the top of El Capitan. One account specifically notes that he fell past photographer Tom Evans.

Caution on details

The exact sequence is still described as unclear in some coverage, so “passed Tom Evans” is the best-supported identification from the available reporting rather than a fully confirmed final account.

TL;DR: He reportedly fell past Tom Evans.