Fatal motorcycle accident in Jombang leaves one teenager dead

A fatal accident occurred in the Sumobito district of Jombang, East Java, during the early hours of Sunday, October 26, 2026. An 18-year-old man, identified as Ryhan Fajar Subki, died at the scene after being run over by a box truck.

The incident involved three teenagers riding a single Honda Scoopy motorcycle while traveling in a group from Jombang toward Surabaya. According to witnesses, the group attempted to overtake a box truck driven by Wendy Prabowo. During the maneuver, the victims' motorcycle reportedly collided with another motorcycle in the same group, causing the riders to lose control and fall toward the truck.

Two other passengers from the motorcycle sustained injuries and were transported to RSUD Jombang for medical treatment.