By rssfeeds-admin Elder Aleki Langi, 18, from Magna, was walking with his two companions on a sidewalk when a driver lost control of their vehicle and drove off the road into the missionaries, according to the church. Langi died from his injuries.
One of his companions was injured and treated at a local hospital where he has since been released. The other companion was not injured.
“We extend our deepest condolences and love to Elder Langi’s family, friends, and fellow missionaries during this difficult time. We pray that they will each feel the Savior’s comfort and peace as they mourn his passing and honor his dedicated missionary service,” said Sam Penrod, a church spokesman.
Langi was temporarily reassigned to the North Carolina Charlotte Mission while waiting for a visa to serve in the Jamaica Kingston Mission. Church officials say he was part of the Magna 2nd Ward in the Salt Lake Utah West Stake.
According to ABC4’s sister station in North Carolina, Queen City News, the crash was a hit-and-run incident. The driver struck the missionaries and allegedly fled the scene. Police are still searching for the suspect and have not yet made any arrests.
Witnesses of the crash described the scene as “horrific,” saying they attempted to assist the victims and conduct CPR on Langi but were unable to save his life.
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