Pilibhit (UP), Apr 15 (PTI) A 25-year-old man died after his bike was hit by a car in Newaria police station area here, police said on Saturday.

According to police, the incident took place on Tanakpur road near Hanuman Mandir Chauraha in Majhola town Friday evening.

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The victim has been identified as Paritosh, a resident of Majhola, they said.

Udayveer Singh, SHO, Newria police station said the body has been sent for post-mortem and investigation has been initiated after registering a case.

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He said the car driver fled from the spot leaving behind the damaged vehicle.

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