Car hits Bhutanese to death in Raleigh, North Carolina

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A pedestrian, 68-year old Bhutanese, who was hit by a car today morning, while he was crossing a road to head to his English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, has died.

The victim is identified as Nanda Lal Poudyel. Late Poudyel arrived Raleigh through resettlement program from Sanischare refugee camp in eastern part of Nepal in August 2008.

The accident, according to eyewitness, occurred at the intersection of Falls of Neuse and Sandy Forks roads, less than a mile from victim’s house.

Poudyel, who was immediately rushed to Wakemed Hospital after the incident, was pronounced dead at around 9:20 am.

Late Poudyel (left) with wife and one of his sons, Abi. Photo courtesy/facebook page of Abi.

Our correspondent in Raleigh, who saw the dead body in the hospital, described that the victim’s upper side of the body, in particular head, neck, right ear, among other parts had sustained severe bruises.

Preliminary investigations of the police authorities suggested that the car hit the victim when he had made more than a half way of the road. Authorities confirmed that a white American lady drove the sedan car, which had hit the victim.

Relatives of late Poudyel informed that the funeral rites have been scheduled for Friday from 2-5 pm in accordance with Hindu culture and tradition.

According to Dilli Wagley, who is been actively involved in discussing the issue with the police authorities in the area since the morning, the authorities have assured a fair and thorough investigation to the bereaved family. According to Wagley, the police authorities are yet to disclose the details of the investigations officially.

Meanwhile, an emergency meeting of the Bhutanese folks dwelling in the North Raleigh area held today afternoon, decided to collect 100 USD each from every Bhutanese families in the area, to help the bereaved family with the cremation process. An estimated 25 Bhutanese families live in Raleigh.

Late Poudyel, who originally hailed from Dagana district while in Bhutan, was staying with his family in rented apartments. He is survived by his wife, four sons and five daughters.

With inputs from Khem Khadka/Raleigh.

26644 COMMENTS

  16. I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF MR POUDYEL
    MY PRAYERS FOR THE DEPARTED SOULD TO REST IN PEACE.
    ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION TO THE NEW ARRIVALS IS ALWAYS A NEED AND CHALLENGE EVERY COMMUNITY FACES IN THE RESETTLED COUNTRIES.
    PARSU

  22. Heartfelt condolence to the departed soul and deep sympathy to bereaved Poudel Family.
    We resettled Bhutanese would minimise the rick of accident if any one in the family who knows to cross the road , should handle our uneducated sinors at lest he/she could cross the road him/herself.

  28. We are really shocked to hear this sorrowful massage!We missed our uncle Nanda Lal Poudyel who was generous and helpful.WE pray for his departed soul to rest in heaven.Let all families get strength to overcome this situation.

  29. We are really shocked to hear this sorrowful massage!We missed our uncle Nanda Lal Poudyel who was generous and helpful.WE pray for his departed soul to rest in heaven.Let all families get strength to overcome this situation.

  30. we express my deep sympathy and grief to the sudden and untimely demise of my Bhahunba(nanda lal poudel) . we all become sock and depressed by hearing dead. we are very sorry to lost our nearest neighbor since from bhutan to till now.

    we pray to almighty that his departed soul will raise peacefully in haven and heart-full condolence to his bereaved family.

  34. So shocked to hear this news.Pray for the departed soul rest in peace in heaven and the bereaved family have enough strength to overcome the grief.Hope the police department will take necessary action after investigation though the life cannot be brought back.

  39. We are very sorry to hear this bad news. Mr.Poudyel was very helpful and generous person in our community, as well as very cooperative neighbour while we were in Nepal. We prey for the almighty god to rest his soul in peace in heaven. May the almighty give power and strength to overcome this sorrowful situation for the bereaved family.

    Deepak & Dhimal Family
    Australia

  40. I ,Sarada and Trisa from Nepal on express our heartfelt condolence to My relatives since bhutan Mr. Poudel and as he was our neighbour too in Bhutan as well as relative , we pray god for his easy and comfortable heavenly abode and May the prayers of god from us our entire refugee from Nepal will be able to provide sufficient courage and strength to the departed soul and the mourning family that they get enough strength to go ahead with the life process further. Our courteseous respect and well wish to you all.

  41. Organization protecting Indegenoius culture and identity of exiled Bhutanese{OPICEB} from Nepal express heartfelt condolence to Mr. Nanda Lal Poudel as he was our Bhutanese (Hindu ) National from Dagana, Shyamdaley Bhutam. He had been in sanischare sector D earlier before resettlement , we all refugees in Nepal pray god for his easy and comfortable heavenly abode and May the prayers of god from our entire Exiled Bhutanes community’s organization at Nepal OPICEB will be able to provide sufficient courage and strength to the departed soul and the mourning family that they get enough strength and courage to be ableto go ahead with the life process further. Our courteseous respect and well wish to you the departed soul. Infact BNS needs to be mentioned for this special task to be able to tract bhutanese news!!
    Chairperson
    Sarada Adhikari(TImsina)
    OPICEB

  42. This is such a socking news to me. I and my husband are lip-locked at this hour. We really can’t believe that he passed away leaving behind the community in a mournful state. We (I and my husband) were late Poudyel’s neighbor for about nine months before we moved to Charlotte and we always found him a kind hearted person. I always used to see this gentle man with a shiny face that reflects a good gesture and smile. He was very friendly and perhaps hardworking.

    In fact, I will mis his guardianship, suggestions and kind words of encouragement, which used to be very helpful. Let the departed soul rests in peace in heaven and let the god give enough strength to the bereaved family to overcome this mournful situation.

  44. This is a shocking news for all of us wherever we live. I am extremely saddened by the unbelieavle fact. The misfortune befell on him and his family. What a tragedy!

    I , on behalf of Bhutanese Community of Saint John, Canada and on my own behalf would like to express heartfelt condolences to late Nanda Lal Poudyel. May his departed soul rest in peace in heaven. We will be missing him ever.

    Raghu Osti
    Canada.

  46. Heartfelt condolence to the bereft families. This is not the first incident; there are already couple of fatal car-hit accidents causing death of innocent (rather ignorant) people. It is time to teach our elderly people about road safety procedures. The concerned resettlement agencies and Bhutanese-based organizations should work to reduce this kind of avoidable accidents. We talk about big issues and keep in shadow these kinds of basic safety measures which are vitally important for the resettled folks, so lets keep in mind that there is no substitute for someone’s life…. the contribution made by Bhutanese folks of Raleigh, NC at this crucial hours is appreciable…
    Dhaka Ram, Michigan

  47. It is very unfortunate to hear this fatal outcome. There were miles to go ahead before this tragic end and soften the path to destiny. Such is the play of the fate! Merciless.
    At this despairing and painful time we are besides this family and very honesty express our sympathies to the bereaved family members. May our LORD provide enough power to bear such a loss and recover fully? Let the departed soul rest in eternal peace forever.
    In deepest sorrow,
    Santi Ram Poudel and all Poudel Bandus from Lakewood Ohio.

  49. On my personal behalf and on behalf of my family, I would like to extend heartfelt condolence on sudden and unnatural demise of Poudel Bhinaju. Being neighbours for a long period of time, we shared a great deal when we were together. Message of your passing away kept us speechless. Though you will not see these feelings expressed here by these many people, you will surely feel how badly you will be missed in this physical world by your friends and relatives.

    May the Almighty God provide strength to the bereaved family members and the relatives to bear this pain. Rest in peace in heaven Bhinaju. You will always remain in our hearts and memories.

    Kopila Gautam
    Norway

  54. I was so shocked when i got sms in my cell phone abt his death in an accident.Me myself & whole “ACHARYA” family of kentucky Express deep sympathy & grief at sudden & untimly demise of MR: NANDA L POUDYEL..His departure soul will remain peace in heaven, he will always come in our mind & memories.

  59. ohh i am very shocked by the untimely demise of our close neighbour in refugee camp. i dont know y god dont want to see the good person for long time, its really bad news we all schocked,i pray to the god to rest his departed soul remain peace in heave and also almighty provide the bevoured to control the poudel family in this shock situations…

    i really feel very soory …

  62. Extremely sorry to hear such incidents time and again.We are greatly shock with the loss of our memeber of our community. We pray for his soul to remain in Heaven with comfort.

    “Let us take precaution with every moment where ever we are and whenever we are ”
    Although we maynot overcome totally but minimize to some extent.

  64. The family of Late Nandalal Poudel in Religh,NC is in a traumatic situation.It is a time we(especially Bhutanese) extend our helping hands and provide relief to the bereaved family.I express a heartfelt condolence to the mourning family of Late Nandalal Poudel and pray the Almighty for heavenly rest and peace for his departed soul.

  65. we are all saddened by this tragic news. Let god give strength to the bereaved family to bear this loss.
    most of the Bhutanese families have old members..let’s try to take extra care of them whenever they are out in the street. God bless and protect the Bhutanese in diaspora.

  69. Dear everyone,
    The funeral of Late Nanda L. Poudel is scheduled to be held on 09/09/2011 between 1-5 PM at a funeral home located at 2205 E Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC27604 according to the Hindu culture.
    Thank you,
    Khem Khadka, Raleigh, NC

  72. हाम्रो प्यार्रो भिनाजु नन्दलाल पौडेलको आसामयिक निधनले हामी सबैको मनलाई बिक्शुब्ध बनाएकोछ, यो दुखत घडीमा दिवंगत आत्माको चिर शान्तिको कामना गर्दै, सोक सन्तप्त परिवार प्रति सहानु भूति र समबेदनाको कामना गर्दछु |
    हरिहर आचार्य.
    sydney Australia.

  73. so sorry to hear the sad news. may his soul rest in peace. let semilar news not be repeted by providing adequte knowledge to the resettlers. they are from very backward places and donot know much about the traffic rules in advance places.

  76. very sad to hear the accidental death of Mr. poudel.I express my hearty condolence to the bereaved families. may god give enough strength to them to face the loss of loved ones.I pray ,let his soul rest in peace in heaven.

  77. I am very saddned to hear such a tragic news. May the departed sould rest in heavenly peace. May the god provide strength and courage to the family to live through this tragic time. Lets gather and help the family as much as we can, and show some support at this time of need.

    Arun

  80. The death of Nandu Poudyel is definately matter of great sorrow and plight of we all Bhutanese. we,his all relatives, friends, neighbours, and well wishers are extreamly sorry to hear about his accident and untimely death. In this situation of sadness, my family and I would pray the God to provide strenght and patience specially to the Poudyel families to overcome the grift.
    Late Mr. Nandu Poudyel will be always remembered.

    Subash bhattarai
    Rock Island, IL.

  81. Dear everyone,
    The funeral of Late Nandalal Poudel is being completed according to Hindu culture. His eldest son, Netra Poudel, pressed the on-button of the crematory machine.
    Thank you,
    Khem Khadka
    Raleigh, NC

  82. I am so shocked to hear tragic news.I would like to deep grief at the untimely demise of Nanda Lal Poudyel dad of my best friend Abi Narayan Poudyel.

    I personally and on behalf of Bhutanese community in Tucson Arizona extend my heartfelt condolenceto his family and pray that his departed soulmay rest peacefully in Heaven.Also pray almighty gives strength to overcome the grief.

    Indr Katel
    Tucson Arizona

  86. I am shocked to hear the sad news, sudden and untimely demise of my neighbor who was from Shyamdaley Tashidin Bhutan previously by the Car in North Carolina.
    I express my heart felt condolence to the bereaved family and pray for the departed soul to rest in peace in heaven.
    WE CHIMORIYA’s FAMILY FROM NEW YORK PREVIOUSLY FROM SALLEYRI SUNTOLEY BHUTAN,his all relatives, friends, neighbours, and well wishers are extreamly sorry to hear about his accident and untimely death. In this situation of sadness, my family and I would pray the God to provide strenght and patience specially to the Poudyel families to overcome the sorrow and grief.
    Late Mr. Nanda Lal Poudyel will be always remembered in our hearts and memories.

  88. Expressing my heartfelt sorrow and condolence to the bereaved family of late Poudyel, I wish to appraise all my Bhutanese diaspora that these sort of traffic mishaps and subsequent deaths which frequently come to the fore time and again, should serve as an eye-opener to all of us.We know we have come from a comparatively ‘dark spot’ of the world wherein road traffic, sidewalks, zebra-crossings, blaw blaw blaw have been a concern of a very few.Above all, having been confined to camps for so long, our aging and illiterate parents/grandparents are ,by and by, finding extremely difficult to adopt the new settings and one of the ugly moments they go by is —- when they have to walk across busy American roads and intersections.
    Therefore,we all collectively need to instill our parents/grandparents/neighbors about road safety, traffic etc, before they venture out.Doing so might reduce the number of untimely deaths.I wish all the mushrooming Bhutanese organisations, associations and communities will come forward to study the looming scenario of the hapless lot of our population more seriously.