A travel YouTuber who cycled across the world has died aged 33 after being hit by a truck during an overseas adventure.
Cho Jin-woo, known online as Jin’s Travel, was riding his bicycle in El Alto, Bolivia, when he was hit by a large cargo truck on 4 November.
The driver reportedly fled the scene following the collision but was later detained by police.
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Jin-woo’s death was confirmed in a heartbreaking statement shared on his Instagram account by his older brother, as reported by Need To Know.
He wrote: “With heavy hearts, we share that Jin-woo has passed away in a traffic accident involving a large truck in Bolivia.”
The family thanked those who had supported the travel star throughout his adventures, adding that their kind messages meant more than they could say.
His brother also asked followers not to spread speculation or false information about the circumstances of the crash.
He said: “We need time to grieve privately.”
The family are now travelling to Bolivia with help from the Korean Embassy to bring Jin-woo home so his funeral can be held in South Korea.
The tragic news comes after the keen cyclist shared footage of his latest adventure through the mountains of South America.
His final video, filmed during his journey through Peru and Bolivia, was published on his YouTube channel after his death.
It showed him exploring the landscapes by bicycle, documenting the journey he had spent years building his channel around.
Jin-woo launched Jin’s Travel in 2020 and built a following of around 86,200 subscribers by sharing his cycling adventures around the world.
Between 2022 and 2023, he spent 523 days cycling across Europe, covering around 23,200 kilometres and travelling through 36 countries.
His more recent journey took him through Latin America, with Bolivia among the destinations he had been excited to explore.
His family also shared details for those wishing to send condolences, saying donations would go towards giving him a proper farewell.
They added: “Please keep him in your hearts until he is safely home.”
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