KATHMANDU: A man died after being hit by a tipper in Lamkichuwa-1 of Kailali district on Saturday.

The deceased has been identified as Khemraj Bhatta (21) of Bedkot-13, Kailali.

Police said that the tipper (Na 3 Kha 8285) hit Bhatta at around 7 pm last night.

Police said they are searching for the tipper driver who fled the scene after the accident.