Overview
- Bhante Dam Phommasan underwent a successful leg amputation on Wednesday and is recovering under medical care, according to Walk for Peace.
- Dayton police say a pickup truck struck the monks’ escort vehicle on Nov. 19 along U.S. 90 near Tollway 99, causing the escort to hit two monks.
- Organizers previously reported the injured monk was stable after initial surgery, while others had minor injuries and planned to continue the pilgrimage.
- The walk has resumed through Louisiana with a replacement escort vehicle donated by local resident Osbaldo Duran and support from police escorts.
- In a video shared by organizers, Phommasan said he chose amputation to avoid multiple surgeries and expressed acceptance of the outcome.