10-year-old killed in ATV crash, Marion County School District provides grief counselors

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - State troopers report a child was killed in an ATV crash on Sunday afternoon. In response, the Marion County School District is offering grief counselors for students and staff.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers say a 10-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries when the ATV he was riding overturned near Southwest 80th Avenue and 151st Place. He was taken to the hospital where he died.

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Marion County School District officials confirmed the victim was Mason Meyers, a student at Sunrise Elementary School. Grief counselors were on campus Monday to help those most impacted by the tragic loss.

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