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Two Monks Hospitalized After US 90 Collision
20 Nov
Summary
- Two monks were injured when a truck struck their pilot car on US 90.
- One monk sustained serious leg injuries and required air transport.
- The crash caused significant lane closures on US 90 near Grand Parkway.
A collision on US 90 Wednesday night resulted in two monks being hospitalized. The monks were walking along the eastbound shoulder, accompanied by a pilot car with hazard lights, when a pickup truck driver attempted to pass the pilot car. The truck driver struck the pilot car, propelling it into two of the monks.
One monk sustained serious leg injuries and was transported via Life Flight, while the second monk, with less severe injuries, was taken by ground ambulance. Emergency medical services also evaluated the occupant of the pilot car. The driver of the pickup truck was uninjured and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
Authorities closed US 90 eastbound lanes near Grand Parkway due to the incident and two subsequent unrelated crashes in the resulting backup. The investigation into the cause of the primary collision is continuing, and officials advise caution in the area due to emergency personnel presence.
