Michael Lawrence Martin named as man who died at Malvern crossing

Michael Lawrence Martin, affectionately known as "Beans" by friends and family, died after being hit by a train at the rail crossing near Jamaica Road, Malvern last month.

Mr Martin died after being hit by the train on June 24, with floral tributes being laid at the crossing.

Speaking after Michael's death, Brent Martin, who raised him from the age of four, said he earned his nickname because he was 'full of beans'.

He said: "It is still raw - things won't be the same again.

"It is just so tragic what happened, and we'd like to offer our condolences to the driver too."

LOVED: Michael Lawrence Martin, from Malvern

Michael was known as "Beans" by friends and family due to his energetic and lively personality and worked as a shop fitter.

The former Dyson Perrins pupil also attended Worcester Technology College and was popular with everyone.

Brent added: "If he came into a room you'd know he was there - he was loud and a really big person and personality.

"We called him Beans because he was literally full of beans.

"He always tried to look after everyone, whether it was me or his mum or his siblings.

"He changed his surname to Martin in honour of me and our family and he loved all of us.

"He took my biological children as his own brothers and sisters and loved all the cousins, aunts and uncles - everyone."

Brent added the family's message for anyone was to talk to their loved ones and friends about however they are feeling and not to feel alone.

An inquest date for Mr Martin has been set for November 30 this year, where coroner Nicholas Lane will hear the circumstances surrounding his death.

TRIBUTES: Tributes at the crossing

British Transport Police confirmed this week that the person hit at the Jamaica Road crossing on June 24 was a 27-year-old man.

They did not confirm his name at the time, but told the Malvern Gazette a report for the coroner had been prepared.

Flowers were left at the foot of the steps to the railway crossing, with one card saying "Beans - rest easy bro. Gonna miss you and our memories"

British Transport Police and West Mercia Police were called to the level crossing on Jamaica Road on the morning of June 24 after the man was struck by a train.

At the time, a BTP spokesperson said: "Officers were called to the line in Malvern at 9:27am following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

"Paramedics also attended however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene."

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