PANCHTHAR: A person died on the spot and another sustained injuries after a jeep hit them in Hilihang Rural Muncipality-5 of Panchthar district on Friday night. The deceased has been identified as local Moham Lal Ranpaheli (42) and injured as his wife Indrakala Ranpaheli (32). According to police, the incident occurred when the Bolero jeep (Me 1 Ja 1809) en route from Phidim to Shubhang hit the duo walking alongside the road at 9:00 pm yesterday. Critically injured Indrakala was rushed to the Panchthar District Hospital, however, was later referred to the Jhapa-based B&C Hospital for intensive care, informed Prem Sah, Chief of District Traffic Police Office, Panchthar. Meanwhile, police have impounded the vehicle and detained its driver Aajim Shuang for further investigation, said District Police Office, Panchthar.