Girl, 11, orphaned by crash which killed six people

The collision, involving a Ford Focus and a motorbike, happened on the A61 near Wakefield in West Yorkshire on Sunday afternoon.

The scene on the A61 in Wakefield, following a collision between a car and a motorcycle on Sunday afternoon in which four adults and two children died (Danny Lawson/PA) (PA Wire)

An 11-year-old girl has been left orphaned following a horrific crash which killed four members of her family as well as a motorcyclist and pillion passenger.

Shane Roller, his partner, Shannen Morgan, and two of their daughters, Lillie and Rubie, died on the A61 near Wakefield, West Yorkshire, when their Ford Focus was in collision with the motorbike at around 3.54pm on Sunday.

A Gofundme page set up for their 11-year-old daughter, who was not in the car, had reached more than £45,000 by Monday afternoon.

The fundraiser page said: “We are reaching out to you with heavy hearts and a plea for help.

“On 21st July 2024, a tragic car accident took the lives of (the girl’s) entire family – her loving mum, dad, and two little sisters.

“At just 11 years old, (she) has lost her whole world in an instant.”

Mr Roller’s brother, Callum, wrote on Facebook on Sunday: “I’m absolutely heartbroken I’m gonna miss all of you!

“It’s absolutely broken my heart and it’s absolutely broke both side of families!

“You all had a heart of gold and gonna miss you all like crazy!

“My heart goes out to shannens side of family and mine! We are all in absolute shock.”

The motorcycle rider and pillion passenger – a man and a woman – were also killed.

The collision scene remained closed while police investigations continued.

Grim photographs from the scene showed the badly-damaged carriageway between Staincross, Barnsley, and Newmillerdam, Wakefield.

Superintendent Alan Travis, of Wakefield District Police, said: “This is an absolutely tragic incident which has resulted in the loss of six lives.

“Our thoughts go out to the families of those who have died who we are working with to provide support at this time.”

Speaking to reporters, he said the road would remain closed for some time to come.

He thanked the police, fire and ambulance crews who worked at the scene, saying: “This has obviously been an extremely tragic incident.”

Any witnesses or people with dashcam footage are asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101.

Security minister Dan Jarvis, who is MP for Barnsley North, said on X, formerly Twitter: “Devastating news.

“My heartfelt condolences go to the family and friends of those who have tragically lost their lives.”