Monks hospitalized after US 90 crash that shut down eastbound lanes near Grand Parkway, police say

DAYTON, Texas (KTRK) — Two monks were hospitalized after a car collided into them as their group walked down US 90 on Wednesday night, police said.

As a result, the US 90 eastbound lanes were shut down near Grand Parkway, the Dayton Volunteer Fire Department said.

Dayton Police Chief Shane Burleigh told ABC13 the group of monks was walking along the eastbound shoulder of US 90 just off the tollway, followed by a pilot car with hazard lights.

Authorities said a pickup truck driver, trying to get around the pilot car, struck it instead and pushed the car into two of the monks.

One monk suffered serious leg injuries and was taken by Life Flight, and a second monk with less severe injuries was transported by ground ambulance, police said.

According to Burleigh, EMS was still evaluating the person inside the pilot car. The driver was not expected to go to the hospital, but the chief said he left the scene before confirming whether they were transported or not.

The driver of the pickup was not injured and is fully cooperating with investigators, police said.

According to officers, the cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Authorities said US 90 is still closed, and officers are also working two additional crashes in the backup, though no injuries were reported in those incidents.

Officials advise people in the area to use caution and watch for emergency personnel.

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