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Family and friends attend vigil for child killed in ATV accident

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Devon Fisher, 12, of Liberty was killed on Saturday after the ATV he was riding went over a hillside.

Sgt. Michael Baylous tells 13NEWS Fisher was going too fast on the ATV and hit a tree.

Parents whose children attend Sissonville Middle School organized a vigil for Fisher.

Fisher attended that school, and played football there.

Fisher's cousin, who was there the night he died, tells 13NEWS that no one should stop riding ATV's because of his cousin's death.

"They should still ride, just be more safe on the 4-wheelers.  Don't ride so fast and hardcore.  It doesn't make you cool to ride like that.  It's just fun, but you've got to do it protectively and safe," said Denny Maris. 

Devon's mother, Tammy, stressed to the children there that they should always wear protective gear and helmets.

She added that riders should always watch their speed, and avoid riding at night.