Tributes paid to 'unforgettable colleague' who died in A5 road collision
Tributes have been paid to a 36-year-old man from Donegal who tragically died in a road traffic collision on the A5 road on Monday.
He has been named locally as Brighton Mafuta, who worked as a chef in Letterkenny.
Police received a report before 10.15pm on Monday (February 23) of a collision involving a white Audi A6 and silver Nissan Micra on the Omagh Road, A5.
Officers responded to the collision alongside colleagues from other emergency services. Sadly, the driver of the Nissan Micra was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Medical treatment was provided to the three occupants of the Audi A6 who were then taken onward to hospital for treatment to injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
Mr Mafuta was a keen footballer and his former club Donegal Town paid tribute on social media.
A club statement read: "Brighton played for the club for a number of years and was a valued member of the squad that won the League title in 2013.
"He showed great dedication, travelling afar to play despite not living nearby anymore. He had an infectious personality and got on fantastically with everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him.
"A skilful footballer and a fantastic teammate, Brighton will be sorely missed by everyone at DTFC."
Monaghan Town FC also passed on their condolences.
A post on Facebook reads: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former player Brighton Mafuta, he was a valued member of the team during his time with the club.
"Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him."
Snugborough Restaurant in Letterkenny, where Mr Mafuta worked as a chef, posted the following statement on social media with "broken hearts".
A post on Facebook reads: "It is with broken hearts, we have to tell all our Snugborough customers that we have tragically lost our incredible, funny, loyal, hardworking chef and friend Brighton.
"An unforgettable colleague to everyone who worked with him
"James and Jacqui and all of his Snugborough family offer our condolences to all of his family and friends at this sad time.
"Snugborough will be closed for the weekend and will reopen on Thursday 5th of March at 9.30am out of respect for our dear friend Brighton."