The District Police Office, Morang identified the deceased as Miset Limbu, from Maiwakhola Rural Municipality-6, Taplejung district. The accident took place on Wednesday night at Belbari Municipality-3 along the east-west highway in Morang. Following the accident, he was admitted to BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences ( BPKIHS), Dharan.

It is learnt that three people were on a motorcycle at the time of accident. Motorcyclist Pawan Rai, 16, of and another pillion rider Sangit Rai, 20, Sundarharaicha Municipality-10, Morang are undergoing treatment at the BPKIHS.