New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS): A man on a bike was crushed to death by a truck in Delhi's Najafgarh area, said an official on Tuesday.

The incident occurred on Monday night. The deceased has been identified as Karamvir, a resident of New Gopal Nagar, here.

According to police, information regarding the accident on Thana Road in Najafgarh was received around 11:29 p.m, following which a police team rushed to the spot.

"On the spot, the bike and truck involved in the incident were found. A person was found lying unconscious on the road and he was rushed to RTRM Hospital in a PCR van," said a senior police official.

"Karamvir was declared brought dead by the doctor. The place of incident was photographed and inspected by the crime team," said the official.

A case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code has been registered. "The truck driver had fled the scene. During inquiry, it was revealed that he was a conductor in DTC earlier. Further efforts are being made to identify and arrest the accused," the official added.