KATHMANDU: A motorcyclist has died after he met with an accident at Koteshwor in the federal capital.

The deceased has been identified as Ananta Limbu, 26, of Morang, currently staying at Sallaghari, Bhaktapur.

The accident took place when the motorcycle, Pradesh 3-02-026 Pa 1824, heading to Koteshwor from Tinkune collided with a tipper at 11:30 pm on Tuesday night.

Critically injured Limbu breathed his last in the course of treatment at National Trauma Center.

Pillion rider Dev Lama, 31, is undergoing treatment at the Trauma Center.

Police said they are searching the tipper involved in the accident.