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Scott James, 11, died Thursday, March 20, after succumbing to head injuries that resulted from an all-terrain vehicle rollover.

James had been left at home on Galley Road near Stephanie Street with a younger sibling when he attempted to ride a neighbor's quad.

The vehicle belonged to a 14-year-old neighbor who had been asked to leave prior to James' parents going to a store. The neighbor boy reportedly returned with the vehicle and allowed James to try it out.

James over-accelerated, causing it to flip over on top of him.

James, who was not wearing a helmet, sustained massive blunt force trauma to his head.

A Scott James Memorial Fund at Bank of America has been set up.

The local Wal-Mart, located on Highway 160, is also accepting donations on behalf of Scott James.

A memorial service will be held Friday, March 28, at the Bob Ruud Community Center and Petrack Park at 2 p.m.