Overview
- Dayton police say a pickup hit the monks’ escort vehicle on U.S. 90 near SH-99 around 6:13 p.m., pushing it into two walkers on the shoulder.
- One monk suffered substantial leg injuries and was airlifted to a Houston trauma center, where surgery went well and recovery is expected; a second monk was hospitalized with less serious injuries.
- The truck driver is cooperating with investigators, and authorities will decide on any charges after the investigation concludes.
- About two dozen monks began the Walk for Peace on Oct. 26 in Fort Worth, traveling through 10 states to Washington, D.C., with a trailing escort vehicle and occasional law enforcement support.
- Organizers said they are working with law enforcement and medical teams, urged avoidance of unverified information, and indicated the walk will continue as planned.