Overview
- Jordan Everett, 16, was found to have died accidentally after jumping onto the track to try to push Joshua Myers, 16, to safety.
- Joshua Myers’ death was recorded as misadventure, with the coroner attributing his actions to alcohol-driven impulsivity rather than a settled intent to take his life.
- CCTV, a teenage witness’s account that Jordan tried to “rugby tackle” Joshua, and train driver Bryan Holt’s testimony about emergency braking established what happened within seconds.
- An Avanti West Coast service struck both boys at Poynton station on 3 July 2025, causing fatal injuries despite the driver’s emergency stop.
- Police told the inquest that allegations involving Joshua were handled by the child protection unit and had not resulted in charges.