Photo: BPBD Denpasar City handling a traffic accident in Denpasar, Monday (25/5/2026). (Doc. BPBD Denpasar City)

Denpasar –

A fatal motorcycle-truck collision occurred on Jalan Cokroaminoto, in front of the Ubung Traditional Market, early Monday (25/5/2026). As a result, an online motorcycle taxi driver died at the scene.

“Information was received by the Denpasar City BPBD Pusdalops and then forwarded to Damakesmas Dentim I,” said the operator of the Denpasar City BPBD Pusdalops, confirmed on Monday.

The deceased online motorcycle taxi driver was identified as Bubun Bunyamin (40), originally from Kampung Malaka, Bojong Malaka Village, Bandung, West Java. The incident occurred around 03:30 AM local time.

BPBD officers and other volunteer teams checked the victim’s pulse, but it was not detectable. Upon examination, Bubun was also not breathing and was ultimately declared dead.

“The victim was an online motorcycle taxi rider. We have evacuated the body to Sanglah (Prof. Dr. IGNG Ngoerah General Hospital),” said Darma.

Meanwhile, the Denpasar Police Public Relations Head confirmed this. At the time, the victim was riding a Honda Beat motorcycle with license plate DK 2240 AFF.

“The victim was hit by a truck that was passing through the location,” he explained.

He explained that the victim was riding from north to south. Upon arriving at the scene, the victim allegedly swerved to the right and was hit by a Mitsubishi truck with license plate P 8569 VS, driven by Edy Sutikno (58). The force of the impact caused severe head injuries to the victim.

“The victim suffered severe head injuries from the collision. The victim was declared dead at the scene,” he concluded.

Ubung Traditional Market

Ubung Traditional Market is a historic and bustling market located in Denpasar, Bali, known primarily as a major wholesale center for fresh produce, spices, and daily goods. Its origins date back several decades, serving as a vital economic hub for local farmers and traders, and it remains an important part of Balinese cultural and commercial life. The market offers a vibrant, authentic glimpse into local traditions and the island’s agricultural heritage.

Sanglah (Prof. Dr. IGNG Ngoerah General Hospital)

Sanglah General Hospital, officially named Prof. Dr. IGNG Ngoerah General Hospital, is the largest and oldest public hospital in Bali, Indonesia, located in Denpasar. Founded in 1956 and later named after the renowned Balinese doctor Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Gde Ngoerah, it serves as a major referral and teaching hospital for the region. The hospital played a crucial role during the 2002 Bali bombings, treating hundreds of victims and highlighting its importance in emergency and trauma care.

Ubung Traditional Market

The Ubung Traditional Market in Denpasar, Bali, is one of the island’s largest and oldest traditional markets, serving as a central hub for local trade for decades. Historically, it has been a vital economic center for the community, offering a wide array of fresh produce, meats, spices, and daily necessities. Despite a major fire in 2017 that destroyed parts of the market, it was rebuilt and continues to operate as a bustling, authentic Balinese market experience.

Sanglah (Prof. Dr. IGNG Ngoerah General Hospital)

Sanglah General Hospital, officially named Prof. Dr. IGNG Ngoerah General Hospital, is the largest and oldest public hospital in Bali, Indonesia, located in Denpasar. Established in 1956, it serves as the primary referral and teaching hospital for the island, affiliated with Udayana University’s medical school. The hospital played a critical role during the 2002 Bali bombings, treating hundreds of victims and demonstrating its importance in regional emergency and trauma care.