In a tragic accident, an 11-year-old girl lost her entire immediate family. Shannen Morgan, Shane Roller, and their two youngest children, Lillie and Rubie, passed away in a collision on the A61 near Wakefield. This event has left a community in shock and an innocent child without her parents and siblings.
The accident resulted in six fatalities, including a motorcycle rider and a female passenger. The police have confirmed that all four members of the Roller family were pronounced dead at the scene, underscoring the severity of the crash.
Friends and family are deeply affected by the loss, expressing their grief and disbelief. Calum, Shane’s brother, shared his devastation, saying he was “lost for words” and “absolutely heartbroken.” In a heartfelt tribute, he lamented, “I’ll miss all of you! You all had good hearts. My heart is broken into a million pieces.”
The emotional toll on those close to the family is significant. Chelsea Element, a close friend of Shannen, wrote, “You are and always will be one of my best friends.” She continued, “There are no words to describe how much this hurts our family, friends, and the people in our community.” Her sentiments echoed the collective sorrow felt by everyone who knew the family.
Beth Brittain, Shannen’s cousin, struggled to come to terms with the loss, her words reflecting her grief. “My brain won’t accept what’s happened; my heart hurts,” she said. “Shannen, 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.”
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