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A missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was killed Sunday while walking to church in San Luis, Argentina.
Elder Matthew S. Turley of Ridgefield, Conn., died after being struck from behind by a drunken driver who had drifted to the wrong side of the road, according to church officials.
His companion, Elder Tyler A. Watts, of West Valley City, was also struck. Watts was treated at an area hospital and later released. He is expected to make a full recovery.
Watts' Stake President, Roger Nordgren, said there was every indication that the elder would finish his mission. Nordgren said the men got along well and "had formed a real close friendship" in the two months they served together as companions.
Church spokesman Dale Bills wished the Turley family deepest sympathies. "We pray that the Lord will comfort them as they mourn his loss. Our prayers are also with Elder Watts and his family as he recovers from his injuries."
- Michael N. Westley