Christopher Cockell, 50, has been charged in connection with a devastating crash that resulted in six fatalities. He is scheduled to appear at Leeds Magistrates' Court on October 28.
The collision occurred on July 21, 2024, on the A61 between Barnsley and Wakefield. The incident involved a family car and a motorcycle, leading to the deaths of Shannen Morgan, Shane Roller, and their two young daughters, Rubie, nine, and Lillie, four.
Also killed in the crash were Christopher and Janine Barton, who were on the motorcycle. A GoFundMe page has been established to support the surviving daughter of the Roller-Morgan family, aiming to cover her education, emotional support, and future care.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances that led to the collision.