Monk Recovers From Leg Amputation After Houston-Area Crash

Monk recovers from leg amputation after Houston-area crash

The crash happened when the driver of a white pickup struck the rear of the group’s escort vehicle.

Doctors amputate injured monk's leg after Dayton crash during Walk for Peace

A monk is resting comfortably after doctors amputated his leg following a crash in Liberty County during the Walk for Peace.The organization posted the update t

Buddhist monk’s leg amputated after he was hit by a car on ‘Walk for Peace’

The monks were walking through Dayton, Texas, last month when a traffic collision hospitalized two, including Bhante Dam Phommasan. The Walk for Peace confirmed he had surgery to remove the leg on Wednesday.

Monk loses leg after crash near Houston during 'Walk for Peace'

A monk injured near Houston during the "Walk for Peace" from Fort Worth to Washington had his leg amputated following an accident last month.

Monk injured in crash during 'Walk for Peace' in Liberty County has leg amputated

According to “Walk for Peace” on Facebook, the monk, identified as Bhante Dam Phommasan, had surgery on Wednesday morning to have his leg amputated.

Buddhist monk has leg amputated after being hit by truck in Liberty County during walk across United States

Bhante Dam Phommasan’s surgery to remove his leg was completed on Wednesday morning, and he's now beginning the healing process.