A Braves fan had been drinking alcohol before he fell down a stairwell to his death at Turner Field during Wednesday night's Braves-Mets game, authorities said.

The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office identified the man as Justin Hayes, 25, of Cumming. Hayes suffered head injuries when he fell an estimated four levels inside to field level, striking concrete and metal railing, according to Atlanta Police spokesman Ron Campbell.

Campbell said he did not know how much or how long Hayes had been drinking.

The police report was not available Thursday afternoon.

Hayes was reported to have been sliding on a handrail in the bottom of the 8th inning when he slipped off. He was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

"The Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Police Department are investigating the tragic accident that resulted in the death of a 25-year old male fan at last night's game," the Braves said in a statement released Thursday morning. "Our sincerest and heartfelt condolences go out to his family."

-- Staff writers Marcus K. Garner and David O'Brien contributed to this article.