Candlelight vigil honors teenager hit, killed by car

A candelight vigil honored the teenager Saturday evening.
A candelight vigil honored the teenager Saturday evening.(WSAZ)
Published: Dec. 31, 2022 at 7:09 PM EST
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -The community is showing support in honor of a teenager who was hit and killed by a car.

A candlelight vigil took place Saturday evening at 6 p.m. at the intersection of 31st street and 5th avenue.

The event was planned by the girl’s family and friends.

A candlelight vigil was held in honor of the teenager hit and killed by a car on Friday night.
A candlelight vigil was held in honor of the teenager hit and killed by a car on Friday night.(WSAZ)

A memorial of signs, balloons, and candles lined the intersection.

West Virginia State Police said the 13-year-old girl was hit and killed by a car driven by an off-duty Cabell County Sheriff’s deputy near the intersection of 31st street and 5th avenue.

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