Footballer, 18, fell to his death from wall on night out with pals as family pay tribute to teen who ‘lit up our lives’
A “LOVELY” 18-year-old footballer fell to his death on a night out – with his family tribute paying tribute to the teen who “lit up our lives”.
Nathan Carter, 18, died after climbing a wall at Halifax train station in West Yorkshire and falling in an alleyway.
The teen had been kicked out of a nightclub and had walked to the station alone in the early hours of Sunday, January 21.
He was said to be “very drunk, swaying on the dancefloor and could barely speak”.
An inquest found Nathan had also taken cocaine and had 207mg of alcohol per 100ml in his bloodstream – twice the driving limit.
Nathan had a history of drinking to excess and not knowing his limits, the inquest found.
He had collapsed on two previous occasions and needed medical assistance.
The inquest was held at Bradford Coroner’s Court on Tuesday to establish the circumstances of Nathan’s death.
Assistant Coroner Angela Brocklehurst called Nathan a “lovely boy” and noted his love of football.
The teen used to go to matches with his dad Phil and also enjoyed spending time with friends and wearing nice clothes.
Brocklehurst added: “Think of the good times, happy times with laughter and your loving son.”
Nathan had played as a left-winger for Liversedge FC under 18s squad.
The team paid tribute to the tragic teen during their cup tie with Golcar United.
In a tribute, his mum Rebecca said: “The most loving, kind, funny son a Mum could ask for.
“I will miss your cuddles and smile forever. Sleep well my angel. I’ll see you again. Love you with all my heart.”
His dad Phil added: “Dear Nathan my son. I’m extremely proud to call you that.
“You have left a hole which can never be filled. Love you till the end of time, love Dad.”
TRAGIC TEEN
Nathan and his friends had spent the night bar-hopping around Halifax.
He was escorted out of the Maggie’s nightclub by the bouncers at 3.02am.
The teen then headed to Halifax station, where CCTV picked him up walking to the end of the platform.
A cyclist found his body in an alleyway beside the station later that morning.
It is believed Nathan climbed a high wall overlooking the alleyway, which runs between the station and a factory.
Cops probed Nathan’s death but found no third-party involvement and closed the case.
His cause of death was listed as a head injury and a fall from a height due to cognitive impairment, a serious error of judgement, due to high levels of alcohol and cocaine use.
Paramedics pronounced the 18-year-old dead shortly after 5am that morning.