A travel YouTuber who spent years documenting his cycling adventures around the world has died after being struck by a truck.
South Korean travel YouTuber Cho Jin-woo, better known online as JinsTravel, has died after being involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident while cycling through Bolivia.
According to The Korea Herald and local media reports, the accident happened at approximately 9:30 a.m. on November 4 in El Alto, where Cho was riding his bicycle when he was struck by a large cargo truck.
Witnesses reportedly rushed to help the 33-year-old cyclist following the collision. However, his injuries were too severe, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The truck driver allegedly fled following the incident but was apprehended by police several hours later. The driver allegedly told investigators that he had not seen the bicycle. A breathalyzer test also reportedly returned a negative result for alcohol. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Family Asks for Support Following His Sudden Death
News of Cho's passing was initially shared through his YouTube channel. His older brother addressed subscribers, expressing gratitude for the support and condolences they had received while the family prepared to bring his remains back to South Korea.
"Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, to everyone who loved and supported him throughout his journey," the statement read. "Your kind messages mean more to us than we can say."
The family is receiving assistance from the South Korean Embassy in Bolivia as it makes the necessary funeral arrangements. They have also urged the public to avoid spreading unverified speculation or sharing footage and photographs of the accident.
Since the announcement, fans have flooded Cho's videos with tributes, remembering the creator and the journeys he had shared with viewers around the world.
JinsTravel Had Been Documenting His Cycling Adventures
Cho launched his YouTube channel in 2020, gradually building an audience of approximately 70,000 subscribers by sharing videos of his cycling adventures across different countries.
His travels included an impressive journey across Europe between March 2022 and September 2023, during which he spent 523 days cycling approximately 23,200 kilometers (14,415 miles) through 36 countries.
He had most recently been exploring South America, having started his latest cycling adventure in Mexico in March before making his way through the continent.
Cho's final YouTube upload, posted on October 30, documented his travels through Peru's Andes Mountains.