July 23rd 2024.
Poppie, who was just eleven years old, found herself suddenly orphaned when a terrible car crash took the lives of her parents and two younger sisters. It was a devastating and heartbreaking event that left the entire community in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, reeling with shock and grief.
On that fateful Sunday, Poppie had chosen to stay behind at a friend's house instead of joining her family on a walk. Little did she know that this decision would save her life. Her family - Shane Roller, his partner Shannen Morgan, and their children Lillie and Rubie - were on their way home from their walk when their Ford Focus collided with a motorbike and burst into flames. The two passengers on the motorbike also lost their lives in the crash, as they were allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road.
A family friend, Paul Hepple, shared that Poppie's mother had called him to ask if he could watch Poppie for the afternoon, as she didn't want to join the rest of the family on their walk. Paul agreed and spent the afternoon with Poppie, who was best friends with his daughter. They were having a great time together, completely unaware of the tragedy that was about to strike. Poppie's aunt, who was also with them, received an emergency phone call and rushed off to the scene of the accident.
Paul described Poppie as a lovely girl and her family as being well-liked in the community. They were known for being friendly and always attending parties. Another family friend, Jamie Phillips, shared that the family must have been on the road for only a few minutes before the collision occurred, as their house was very close to the crash site.
Shane's brother, Callum, took to social media to express his shock and heartbreak over the loss of his family. He mentioned that a little girl had been left without a family and that it was a devastating and sudden tragedy for everyone who knew them.
Superintendent Alan Travis of Wakefield District Police also shared his condolences, calling the incident a tragic and heartbreaking event that resulted in the loss of six lives. He assured that the police were working closely with the families to provide support during this difficult time. The A61, where the accident took place, has been closed for investigation and is likely to remain closed for some time.
The entire community mourned the loss of the beloved family and the two motorcyclists who also lost their lives. It was a heartbreaking reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of treasuring our loved ones every day. Poppie, now left without her family, will need all the love and support from her community to help her through this difficult time.
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