Deadly Distractions: What This Crash Reveals About Our Roads and Ourselves The recent crash on the A61 between Barnsley and Wakefield, which claimed six lives including two children, serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that lurk on our roads.
The charges brought against Christopher Cockell, 50, for causing death by dangerous driving are a step in the right direction, but they also raise questions about the culture of distraction that pervades modern driving.
The crash occurred when a motorbike carrying Christopher and Janine Barton collided head on with a silver Ford Focus driven by Shane Roller, 33.