Motorcyclist dies after being hit by Bolero jeep

CHITWAN: A motorcyclist has died after being hit by a Bolero jeep in Chitwan district on early Thursday.

The deceased has been identified as Roshan Sapkota, 30, of Bharatpur Metropolitan City-6, confirmed District Police Office, Chitwan.

The incident took place after the Bolero jeep, Ba 10 Cha 4413, collided head-on with a motorcycle, Ba 66 Pa 2965, coming from the opposite direction at Jalbire in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality.

Critically injured Sapkota died while undergoing treatment at Old Medical College. Police said they are investigating the case after taking the Bolero jeep and driver under control.