Orphaned 11-year-old girl will live with her aunt after losing her entire family in a horrific car crash – as…

July 23, 2024, 11:19 | Updated: July 23, 2024, 12:35 p.m

An 11-year-old girl whose family died in a horrific car crash in West Yorkshire is to live with her aunt, a family friend has said.

Tributes have poured in for Shane Roller, Shannen Morgan and their children Lillie and Rubie, aged 4 and 9, after they died after their Ford Focus collided with a motorbike on Sunday afternoon.

The horrific accident happened near the village of Nermillerdam, between Barnsley and Wakefield.

Another man and woman – the motorcyclist and the passenger behind the wheel – also died.

A GoFundMe set up by family friend Paul Hepple to support the child and her future has already raised £260,000 since it was set up yesterday.

To donate to the GoFundme page, visit this link

In an update on Tuesday, Mr Hepple said he was “deeply grateful” for the donations.

“The love and support we have received from all of you has been truly overwhelming and we are deeply grateful.”

As for donations, he assured donors that every penny would go directly to the girl’s new guardian, her aunt.

He said her aunt will ensure that all funds are used for her welfare, including living expenses, education and any counseling she may need.

In addition, part of the funds can be used for funeral expenses for the family.

“Thank you all again for your incredible generosity and support,” he added.

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Shane’s brother Callum took to social media last night to say he was left speechless by the horrific incident.

He wrote: “I am heartbroken. I will miss you all! It absolutely broke my heart and it absolutely broke both sides of my family.

“You all have a heart of gold and you will be missed madly!

“My heart goes out to Shannen’s family and mine! We are all in absolute shock!”

“My heart is broken into a million pieces!!!

“The GoFundMe page states that the surviving daughter ‘lost her entire world in an instant.’

He also claimed that the motorcycle was on the wrong side of the road.

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The crash between a Ford Focus and motorbike happened on the A61 between Staincross, Barnsley and Newmillerdam, Wakefield.

Emergency services received reports of the incident at 3.54pm, West Yorkshire Police said.

A man, a woman, a boy and a girl traveling in the car were pronounced dead at the scene.

Another man and a woman, the motorcyclist and the passenger behind the wheel also died in the accident.

The road has been closed between Shaw Lane and Warren Lane and is likely to remain closed for some time, police said.

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.”

Anyone with information has been asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101