Another pilgrim killed by a car

peregrina2000

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• Apr 28, 2016

• #1

Javier's Facebook page links to a news article describing how a Finnish pilgrim, 73 years old, was struck by a car and killed in Valenca do Minho, the town right on the border with Spain on the Camino Portugues. Very sad. Pilgrims be careful.

http://www.dn.pt/sociedade/interior...re-apos-atropelamento-em-valenca-5146103.html

 

camster

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• Apr 28, 2016

• #2

So sad thanks for letting us know.

 

vlebe

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• Apr 28, 2016

• #3

Sad News.....
May he rest in peace...

 

beiramar

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• Apr 28, 2016

• #4

So sad to hear. That road is right by the Albergue São Teotónio and is fickle to cross. Cars sometimes come with high speed from the nearby highway exit.

 

Devon Mike

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• Apr 28, 2016

• #5

More sad news.

While walking on roads safety rules are vital.

1. Walk on the left side of the road so you can see traffic coming close to you.

2. Walk in single file not side by side.

3. Do not use a phone, watch for traffic.

4. Do not use earbuds, listen for traffic.

 

beiramar

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• Apr 29, 2016

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There is a wide sidewalk and parking on both sides of the road. It must have happened when he crossed.

 

wayfarer

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• Apr 29, 2016

• #7

May he Rest in Peace.

 

naplesdon

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• Apr 29, 2016

• #8

Pictures make it look like it was after sundown.

 

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• Apr 29, 2016

• #9

I walked a few days ago by the road crossing where the accident happened.
I prayed on the site of the accident.

Edited 18 May 2016 , at Caldas del Reis (Camino Portugues)

 

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Peter Fransiscus

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• Apr 29, 2016

• #10

Very sad news, may he rest in peace.

 

fraluchi

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• Apr 29, 2016

• #11

Bless Merja Laaksamo, the present leader of the Camino group walking to Santiago and a friend of the deceased. Pray for the courageous group of pilgrims who carry on walking for the coming days, who deserve to be accompanied by our thoughts.

 

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• Apr 29, 2016

• #12

fraluchi said:

Bless Merja Laaksamo, the present leader of the Camino group walking to Santiago and a friend of the deceased. Pray for the courageous group of pilgrims who carry on walking for the coming days, who deserve to be accompanied by our thoughts.

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Anniesantiago

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• Apr 29, 2016

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So sorry to hear this news.

 

DurhamParish

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• Apr 30, 2016

• #14

Sadness.