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A 77-year-old man was struck and killed in an accident on October 12 while awaiting transport to attend church.

According to reports, Alan Ramirez was waiting for a taxi along the Toco Main Road to attend mass at St Vincent Ferrer RC Church, Matura, when he was hit by a van driven by a policeman.

In a post on social media, St Francis of Assissi RC Chrch said Ramirez was "a man of deep faith, a radiant soul whose love for God and people shone brightly in all he did."