Man arrested over A61 Wakefield crash that killed six

Police are appealing for information about a Porsche 911 seen near the scene of the crash, as Ben Chapman reports

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a crash which killed six people.

Shane Roller, 33, Shannen Morgan, 30, and their daughters Rubie Morgan-Roller, nine, and four-year-old Lillie Morgan-Roller died at the scene of the collision, on the A61 between Barnsley and Wakefield, on Sunday, 21 July.

The family were in a Ford Focus car which was involved in a crash with a motorcycle at around 4pm.

Christopher Barton, 56, and his wife Janine, 48, who were travelling on the bike, were also killed in the crash.

A man was arrested on Wednesday morning on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in custody at this time.

Officers are now appealing for anyone who saw a grey coloured Porsche 911 car being driven in the area around the time of the crash.

Det Sgt Steven Suggitt added: "I would also urge anyone who has dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage of this car, that may assist our investigation, to please contact us."

A fundraising appeal launched to support 11-year-old Poppie Roller, the only surviving member of the family killed in the crash, has now raised more than £340,000.

Today a special service was held at St Helen's Church in Athersley to remember all the victims of the crash.

Fr Peter Needham told ITV News Calendar: "The overwhelming mood at the moment is sadness, sorrow and deep love.

"It's how you show that I think is sometimes difficult for people."

The A61 remains closed and investigations are continuing at the scene.

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