Mother Killed by Train in West Lancashire

Jan Mullen, a 54-year-old mother of two, tragically died after being struck by a train while walking her dog Fred near Chapel Lane in Parbold, West Lancashire, on April 25, 2024. The incident occurred around 7:25 PM as she attempted to cross the railway line; the train, traveling at a speed limit of 60mph, was unable to stop in time despite the driver's attempts to apply the brakes. An inquest at Preston Coroner's Court concluded that there was no indication of suicidal intent, labeling her death a tragic accident, with a verdict of misadventure due to the unintended consequences of her actions. Dr. Daryl Mullen, Jan's husband, expressed that he believed her death resulted from a 'simple accident' exacerbated by poor vision and panic related to her dog's whereabouts. Friends and former classmates paid tribute to Jan on social media, recalling her kind nature and warm character. Following her passing, Parbold Surgery requested privacy for the Mullen family during this difficult time.