On a fateful Sunday afternoon, an unimaginable accident claimed the lives of six people, including an entire family – Shannen Morgan, Shane Roller, and their two young children, Lillie and Rubie. The violent collision on the A61 near Wakefield has left an 11-year-old girl without her parents and siblings, and a community reeling from the magnitude of the loss.
The accident occurred just before 4 p.m. when the Ford Focus carrying the Roller family collided with a motorcycle, resulting in a fiery aftermath that left a charred wreckage behind. The police have confirmed that all four members of the Roller family were pronounced dead at the scene, a tragic testament to the severity of the crash.
Friends and family have been left shattered by the loss, struggling to come to terms with the unfathomable tragedy. Calum, Shane’s brother, expressed his devastation, lamenting, “I’ll miss all of you! You all had good hearts.
My heart is broken into a million pieces!” Chelsea Element, a close friend of Shannen, echoed the collective sorrow, saying, “There are no words to describe how much this hurts our family, friends, and the people in our community.” As the community grapples with the magnitude of the loss, the focus has shifted to providing care and support for the 11-year-old girl who has lost her entire immediate family.
A person organizing a fundraiser emphasized the strength she has shown, saying, “Every day, she shows incredible strength, even though she has lost so much.” The outpouring of love and solidarity serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable tragedy.
The emotional toll on those close to the Roller family is profound. Beth Brittain, Shannen’s cousin, struggled to find the words to express her grief, saying, “My brain won’t accept what’s happened; my heart hurts. Sharonne, you were always like an extra sister to me, not just a cousin. We grew up together. I just can’t talk. No words. Sleep tight, my little Roller family. I will always remember you.”
The shockwaves of the accident have reached far beyond the immediate circle of family and friends. Dan Jarvis, MP for Barnsley North and security minister, expressed his condolences, describing the news as “devastating.” Superintendent Alan Travis of the Wakefield District Police also acknowledged the profound impact of the event, stating, “This is an absolutely tragic event that has claimed the lives of six people. Our thoughts go out to the families of those who have died, and we are working with them to provide support at this time.”
As the community continues to grapple with the aftermath of this heartbreaking tragedy, the focus remains on supporting the surviving daughter and honoring the memory of the Roller family. In the face of such unfathomable loss, the resilience and compassion of the community offer a glimmer of hope, a testament to the strength of the human spirit even in the darkest of times.
