LDS missionary serving in Guatemala dies following truck accident

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A missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in Guatemala died after being hit by a truck.

Elder Josh Burton of Cardston, Alberta, Canada, was injured while performing service with other missionaries and some LDS members in the Cobán Stake on Saturday July 20, according to a statement posted by the stake.

While performing service, Elder Burton and six other people were struck by a truck that went down an embankment.

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