Fatal hit and run involving student in Jombang

A 17-year-old female student, identified by the initials ZD, died following a suspected hit and run accident in Jogoroto, Jombang, on Thursday night, November 5, 2026. The incident occurred around 10:23 PM on Jalan Raya Desa Janti.

The victim was riding a Honda PCX motorcycle when she was involved in a collision with another unidentified motorcycle attempting to overtake. Following the initial contact, a truck allegedly struck the victim before fleeing the scene.

Ipda Nurul Iman, the Head of Law Enforcement for the Jombang Police, confirmed that the truck driver fled immediately after the collision. Local police are currently conducting an investigation to identify the truck and its driver.