Hatton Garden, Liverpool – Liverpool City Centre witnessed a devastating incident when 18-year-old Juan Pablo Hernández Lima, a Cuban-born international student, lost his life in a collision with a van on Hatton Garden, near its junction with Dale Street. The tragic event occurred at 3:45 pm on Monday, September 18, just after Juan Pablo’s first day at the University of Liverpool, where he had embarked on his journey to study urban planning.
The young student was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving his family shattered and heartbroken. In a heartfelt tribute, Juan Pablo’s family shared their grief, honoring their son’s memory and the promising future he had ahead of him. They conveyed the devastating news, emphasizing that he had just begun his academic journey at the University of Liverpool, eager to pursue his passion for urban planning.
Merseyside Police, headed by Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson, are actively investigating the incident. They have engaged with Juan Pablo’s parents, who traveled from Mexico to the UK, providing them with the necessary support during this challenging time. The family expressed their gratitude to the local community and emergency services for their assistance and support during this trying period.
Detective Sergeant Timpson urged anyone who was in the vicinity at the time of the collision to review their CCTV or dashcam footage, as any piece of information, regardless of its size, could prove crucial to their ongoing investigation. The community is called upon to come together and contribute any relevant details to assist in uncovering the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
