Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 23rd July 2024, at 14:45hrs
Emergency services rushed to the scene of the accident on Sunday but sadly the rider of the motorbike and his wife along with a couple and their two daughters travelling in a car were pronounced deceased at the scene.
In a statement released today, West Yorkshire Police said,
“Police can now name the motorcyclist and pillion passenger who died in a collision on the A61 between Wakefield and Barnsley on Sunday (21/7).
They have been named as husband and wife Christopher Barton, aged 56, and Janine Barton, aged 48.
Paying tribute to the couple, they were described by their son as “a loving, caring mum and dad who always put me before everything else.”
The couple had recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.
Family liaison officers are supporting both families, and we would ask that people respect their right to privacy at this difficult time.
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