A daily wager going to his workplace by bicycle was hit by an SUV at Kamarapada on the Cuttack-Paradip road leaving him seriously injured.
Later, he succumbed to his injuries while on way to Cuttack for treatment.
Sukadev Bhoi (48), a resident of Alando panchayat under Biridi block, was on Sunday going to Kamarapada village while the SUV coming from Cuttack hit him head on.
Police seized the SUV, the driver of which fled from the spot. Police launched a hunt to nab the driver. Locals demanded compensation to the deceased’s family.