Kathmandu, November 3, 2026 — A 45-year-old man died and another person was injured after two motorcycles collided in Sundarijal, Kathmandu, last night.
The deceased has been identified as Santosh Dhungana, originally from Itahari, Sunsari, who lived in Dobato, Gokarneshwor Municipality-1, Kathmandu.
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Naresh Raj Subedi, spokesperson for the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, Dhungana was riding motorcycle number Ba Pra 02058 Pa 9157 when it was hit by motorcycle number Ba Pra 02058 Pa 7405.
Dhungana sustained serious injuries and died during treatment at Nepal Medical College in Attarkhel.
The traffic police said Tikaram Gurung, 50, originally from Sankhuwasabha and residing in Gokarneshwor, was injured in the crash. He sustained injuries to his left shoulder, left leg and right hand.
Subedi said Ash Bahadur Tamang, 24, of Gokarneshwor, was riding the motorcycle that struck Dhungana's bike and was found to have been driving under the influence of alcohol.
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