Overview
- Senior coroner Anita Bhardwaj issued a Prevention of Future Death report following the 3 February inquest into the death of 29-year-old Sam Dudley.
- Evidence showed Dudley entered Hoggs Hill level crossing in Formby at 11:07am on 24 August 2025 while red lights flashed and the klaxon sounded.
- CCTV captured him stepping onto the tracks, appearing startled on seeing the train, and attempting to jump back moments before impact.
- His recovered phone displayed a warning that his music volume was too loud, and the coroner concluded he likely did not hear the audible alarm.
- The report recommends clear pictorial warnings on the pedestrian gate before the decision point—such as a crossed-out earphones symbol—to better alert users who may not hear sound cues.