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21-09-2026
The news report covers the charging of a man in connection with a fatal collision that claimed the lives of six people, including two young children, in West Yorkshire, England.
Key Details of the Case:The Charges: A 50-year-old man, identified as Christopher Cockell, has been charged with six counts of causing death by dangerous driving. He is scheduled to appear before Leeds Magistrates’ Court on October 28.
The Incident: The crash took place on July 21, 2024, on the A61 road between Barnsley and Wakefield (between Staincross and Newmillerdam). It involved a head-on collision between a silver Ford Focus and a BMW motorcycle.
The Victims:
A family of four travelling in the Ford Focus: Shane Roller (33), Shannen Morgan, and their two daughters, Rubie (9) and Lillie (4).
A married couple travelling on the motorcycle: Christopher Barton (56) and Janine Barton, both from Barnsley.
Aftermath: Shane Roller and Shannen Morgan had an 11-year-old daughter who was not in the vehicle at the time of the collision. Following the tragedy, a community fundraising campaign raised more than £400,000 to support her.