KATHMANDU: A man died after being hit by a Tata Sumo at Khimti-5 in Pakhabari of Ramechhap district on Wednesday.

The deceased has been identified as Tirtha Bahadur Baruwal (50).

Police said that the vehicle (Na 9 Ja 5083) heading towards Khimti from Kathmandu hit Baruwal while he was walking on the road at around 7 pm yesterday.

Critically injured Baruwal breathed his last during the course of treatment at the Manthali Hospital at around 6 am today.

Police said that they have impounded the vehicle and arrested its driver for investigation.