A man died in a pick-up van-motorbike collision at Itahara Bardanga in Urlabari Municipality of Morang on Tuesday.

Police have identified deceased as bike rider Madan Acharya of Rautwamai Municipality-10 in Morang district.

The bike (Me Cha Pa 600) collided head-on with the van (Me 1 Ja 1915) yesterday evening.

Critically injured in the incident, Acharya was rushed to the Araniko Hospital in Urlabari where he breathed his last during the course of treatment, according to the Area Police Office, Urlabari.

The van driver fled the scene after the incident.

Police said that they have impounded the van for investigation.