A journey that had taken years to document has come to an unexpected end, leaving thousands of viewers mourning a travel creator whose videos followed his adventures across continents. South Korean YouTuber Cho Jin-woo, widely known as JinsTravel, was documenting his bicycle journey through South America when a tragic incident in Bolivia changed everything.

As his family begins making arrangements to bring him home, new details have emerged about the collision, the ongoing investigation and a video that Cho had completed before his death. The planned release of that recording has become an especially significant moment for the viewers who followed his travels.

JinsTravel YouTuber Cho Jin-woo Dies in Bolivia Bicycle Accident

Cho Jin-woo, a 33-year-old South Korean travel YouTuber, died on November 4, 2026, after being struck by a large cargo truck while cycling in El Alto, Bolivia.

The collision happened at approximately 9:30 a.m. local time in the city, which is located in Bolivia’s La Paz Department. According to Bolivian news outlet UNITEL, the accident took place on Avenida 6 de Marzo, near the Molino Andino sector.

Cho was travelling by bicycle when the truck struck him. People in the surrounding area and witnesses attempted to help following the collision, but his injuries proved fatal. He died at the scene.

The accident occurred during an extended bicycle journey through South America, which Cho had been documenting for his YouTube audience.

What happened immediately after the collision also became an important part of the investigation.

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Truck Driver Reportedly Fled After the Fatal Collision

According to UNITEL, the truck driver reportedly left the scene after the collision rather than remaining at the location.

However, several local public-transport drivers who were nearby pursued the vehicle. Their efforts led to the truck being intercepted, after which the driver was handed over to police.

Authorities subsequently took the driver into custody, and the case was referred to prosecutors for further investigation.

The circumstances surrounding the driver’s departure from the scene remain part of the wider legal process. While the driver was apprehended several hours after the accident, investigators have not established every detail of how the collision happened.

What did the driver tell Bolivian police?

Statements attributed to Bolivian traffic police indicated that the driver told investigators he had not seen the bicycle before the collision.

Police also reported that an alcohol test conducted on the driver returned a negative result.

These details reflect the driver’s reported account and the result of the test. They do not independently establish what caused the collision or determine who bears legal responsibility.

Later reporting stated that the driver was placed under house arrest while the investigation continued.

The legal proceedings remain ongoing, and the available reports should not be interpreted as a final judgment about liability.

JinsTravel’s Family Confirms His Death on YouTube

News of Cho’s death was publicly shared through his YouTube channel on November 5, with the announcement published with the family’s consent.

A person close to the family explained that Cho had spent a considerable amount of time preparing for his bicycle travels and recording his experiences. His journey was not simply a series of destinations; it was a long-term project that he shared with viewers through his videos.

The announcement also acknowledged the people Cho encountered during his travels and the subscribers who supported his work along the way.

Following the announcement, the family made an important request to the public.

They asked viewers and social media users to avoid spreading unverified speculation about the accident. They also requested that photographs and footage connected to the crash not be shared.

With the investigation still underway, the family wants people to respect their privacy and avoid circulating material that has not been confirmed by reliable sources.

Family Travels to Bolivia to Arrange JinsTravel’s Return to South Korea

Following Cho’s death, his relatives began dealing with the necessary arrangements in Bolivia.

The family has been receiving assistance from the South Korean Embassy in Bolivia, particularly with the procedures following the accident and arrangements for his eventual return to South Korea.

His relatives have travelled, or were travelling, to Bolivia to manage the arrangements surrounding his death.

In a statement reported by SBS, Cho’s older brother thanked those who had offered condolences and asked the public to support the family during this difficult period.

The family’s immediate focus is on completing the required procedures in Bolivia and bringing Cho back to South Korea.

The process has also taken place alongside the continuing investigation into the fatal collision.

JinsTravel’s Final Pre-Recorded Video Will Be Released on November 7

One of the most significant developments following Cho’s death concerns a travel video that he had completed before the accident.

On November 6, his family announced through his YouTube channel that they had checked his official account and discovered a video that had already been edited and scheduled for publication.

The recording is due to be released at 6:15 p.m. South Korea time on November 7, 2026.

Importantly, the video was prepared by Cho himself before his death. It is not newly produced content or a recording made after the accident. Instead, it is an existing travel video that had already been scheduled to appear on his channel.

His older brother described the recording as a final piece of Cho’s journey that he had left for viewers. He also asked people to remember Cho and the travels he had documented.

The scheduled upload should be distinguished from the last travel video that had already been made publicly available before the collision.

For subscribers who had followed his adventures, the November 7 release represents another part of the journey he had been sharing before his death.

JinsTravel’s South American Cycling Journey Began in Guatemala

Cho had been travelling through Latin America by bicycle before the fatal accident.

According to The Korea Herald, his latest cycling journey through Latin America began in Guatemala in March 2026. His route subsequently took him through different parts of the region, including Peru and Bolivia.

Other Korean media reports have described his project as a broader bicycle journey across Central and South America.

Throughout the journey, Cho recorded his experiences and shared them with his YouTube audience.

His most recent publicly released travel content before the accident came from his time in Peru’s Andes region.

There has been some variation in media descriptions of his final public upload because different reports have referred to individual videos, posts and scheduled content.

The distinction is important: the October 30 Peru travel video was among his final publicly released travel uploads before the accident, while another video had already been edited and scheduled for November 7.

Cho Jin-woo Documented Bicycle Adventures Across Continents Since 2020

JinsTravel’s content was built around long-distance bicycle exploration.

Cho launched his YouTube channel in 2020, gradually documenting journeys across several regions, including Europe, Africa and North America, before beginning his more recent travels through Latin America.

One of the most extensive chapters of his travel history was his European cycling expedition.

According to The Korea Herald, Cho spent 523 days cycling across Europe, beginning on March 31, 2022, and finishing on September 4, 2023.

During that journey, he covered approximately 23,200 kilometres across 36 countries.

These figures reflect the scale of the undertaking and the commitment behind his travel content. Rather than focusing on conventional short-term tourism, his channel documented extended journeys and the experience of exploring different places by bicycle.

His YouTube channel description also reflected this ambition, presenting his travels as an effort to draw or trace the world map by bicycle.

JinsTravel’s subscriber count before his death

At the time reports of his death emerged, Cho’s channel had approximately 66,000 subscribers, according to multiple media reports.

Some later reports showed higher subscriber figures as viewers visited the channel following news of the accident. However, approximately 66,000 remains the appropriate figure for describing the channel’s audience around the time of his death.

His videos attracted people interested in long-distance cycling, travel experiences and the places he encountered throughout his journeys.

Viewers Pay Tribute Following News of JinsTravel’s Death

Following the family’s announcement on November 5, viewers began leaving condolence messages beneath Cho’s videos and on his social media accounts.

SBS reported that subscribers expressed their grief and remembered the journeys he had shared with them.

The response continued as news of his death spread and his family began arranging his return to South Korea.

The upcoming November 7 upload has also become an important development for viewers who want to revisit the travel experiences Cho recorded before the accident.

However, the family’s request for privacy and restraint remains particularly relevant.

The investigation has not established every detail of the collision, and unconfirmed claims about its precise cause, the driver’s intentions or Cho’s actions immediately before the crash should not be presented as established facts.

JinsTravel Bolivia Accident: Key Dates and Developments

The following timeline summarises the main developments reported by Bolivian and South Korean media and the family.

Date	Development
March 2022	Cho begins his 523-day European cycling journey on March 31.
September 2023	His European journey concludes on September 4 after approximately 23,200 kilometres across 36 countries.
March 2026	His latest Latin American cycling journey begins in Guatemala.
October 30, 2026	One of his final publicly released travel videos features Peru’s Andes region.
November 4, 2026	Cho dies after being struck by a cargo truck in El Alto, Bolivia, at approximately 9:30 a.m. local time.
November 5, 2026	His death is publicly announced through his YouTube channel with the family’s consent.
November 6, 2026	His family announces that a previously edited video has been scheduled for publication.
November 7, 2026	The pre-recorded video is scheduled for release at 6:15 p.m. South Korea time.

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Conclusion: A Journey Remembered Through His Videos

Cho Jin-woo’s death has brought an abrupt end to a bicycle journey that he had spent years documenting for his audience.

From launching JinsTravel in 2020 to cycling approximately 23,200 kilometres across 36 European countries and later exploring Latin America, his videos chronicled a sustained commitment to travelling by bicycle and sharing those experiences.

His family is now working with South Korean diplomatic officials in Bolivia to complete the necessary procedures and arrange his return home. Meanwhile, Bolivian authorities continue investigating the collision, with the legal process still ongoing.

The previously edited video scheduled for November 7 at 6:15 p.m. South Korea time will give viewers another opportunity to experience a part of the journey Cho recorded before his death.

As tributes continue, the family has asked the public to remember him through his travels and videos while respecting their privacy and avoiding unverified accident material.

Source and Research Disclaimer: This article has been prepared based on research of the sources provided below, including reporting from UNITEL, SBS News, The Korea Herald, Hankook Ilbo, Seoul Shinmun and Newsis, alongside information attributed to Cho’s family and Bolivian authorities. It reflects the information available in those reports at the time of writing and does not imply independent verification beyond the provided material. Details concerning the investigation and legal proceedings may change as further information becomes available.

Sources

• UNITEL – JinsTravel dies after being struck by a cargo truck in El Alto
• SBS News – Korean travel YouTuber killed in truck crash in Bolivia
• SBS News – Family prepares for JinsTravel’s final journey
• The Korea Herald – Korean YouTuber JinsTravel dies in Bolivia cycling crash
• Hankook Ilbo – JinsTravel’s pre-recorded final travel video scheduled for release
• Seoul Shinmun – Family confirms scheduled final travel video
• Newsis – JinsTravel’s final pre-recorded journey scheduled for November 7

Featured Image Credit: JinsTravel YouTube