Alert Results of investigation of Sept. highway deaths?

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savar2b

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September (2013)

• Oct 17, 2013

• #1

Just wondering if there was a determination concerning the deaths of the two German peregrinos killed in September. I.E. Where were they specifically when they were hit? Were they on or off the road?
Is anything being done to make that section more safe?

 

Olivares

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May 1997 (Leon to Santiago); Sections Camino Frances: May 2011, May 2012, May 2013, October 2013, June-July 2014 (Sahagun to Santiago).

• Oct 18, 2013

• #2

At http://www.gronze.com/camino-de-santiago/blog/ there is a caption (in Spanish) with a picture of the exact spot where the accident took place. The explanation describes the accident. It notes that the pilgrims were standing at the road shoulder reading the board placed on the Camino when they were hit. It also notes that the pilgrims were not on the road and allowed to stand where they were. By the description it appears the truck may had veered towards the left shoulder and did not realized pilgrims were standing with their back to the road. So devastating.

 

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karenfromcali

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• Oct 19, 2013

• #3

Just so terribly sad. I find myself thinking about their families sometimes.

 

bulwurth

Texas Peregrino tryin' to find My Way

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2013

• Oct 21, 2013

• #4

We actually thought it was closer to Santiago. All of us were cognizant of the dangers presented by highway traffic but seemed to get a bit too comfortable towards the end. This incident put everything back in perspective. I pray those families find some level of peace knowing their relatives were seeking just that.

God bless.

 

Anniesantiago

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2006 to date: Over 21 Caminos. See signature line

• Oct 21, 2013

• #5

This stretch near O Pino is dangerous. I've seen a few close calls there myself. It's a little confusing. People don't know which way to go and there are so many signs. I can see how this may have happened. Sad

 

AMDG56

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August 2013

• Jun 15, 2014

• #6

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