There is deep sadness across Donegal following the death of a man in a road traffic collision on the A5 road in Co Tyrone.<\/p>\n
Brighton Mafuta, aged 36, was killed in a crash on Monday night in the area of Garvaghy, between Omagh and Ballygawley.<\/p>\n
The collision between a white Audi A6 and a silver Nissan Micra occurred at around 10.15pm.<\/p>\n
Mr Mafuta, the driver of the Nissan Micra, was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n
Mr Mafuta is a former player of Donegal Town FC and the club paid tribute to a man who played in their title-winning team of 2013.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe showed great dedication, travelling afar to play despite not living nearby anymore,\u201d Donegal Town FC said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe had an infectious personality and got on fantastically with everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him.<\/p>\n
\u201cA skilful footballer and a fantastic teammate, Brighton will be sorely missed by everyone at DTFC.\u201d<\/p>\n
He is also greatly missed by his former teammates at Monaghan FC, who said he was a valued member of the team during his time with the club.<\/p>\n
Management and staff at Snugborough in Letterkenny, where he worked, said Mr Mafuta was \u201cincredible, funny, loyal, hardworking chef and friend.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAn unforgettable colleague to everyone who worked with him,\u201d Snugborough said.<\/p>\n
\u201cJames and Jacqui and all of his Snugborough family offer our condolences to all of his family and friends at this sad time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Mafuta is the 58th person to die on the A5 since 2006.<\/p>\n
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