Further arrest in A1(M) crash murder investigation

A woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash on the A1(M) in North Yorkshire.

Elena Chiriac, 22, from Newcastle, died when a silver Ford Transit and a silver Volkswagen Golf collided on the southbound carriageway on 4 October in the Barton area, north of Scotch Corner.

Police said the 52-year-old woman, from Newcastle, had been arrested on suspicion of encouraging or assisting the commission of an assault offences and had been released on bail.

Two other men have appeared in court in connection with the crash, including Florin Chiriac, who has been charged with murder, attempted grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving.

The 31-year-old, also from Newcastle, is due to appear at Leeds Crown Court on 6 November.

The second man, Cristi Chiriac, 25, from Newcastle, has been charged with encouraging or assisting the commission of assault offences and is due to appear at York Crown Court on 9 November.

The force has not yet released details of who was travelling in which vehicle, but said detectives were continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and urged anyone with information to get in touch.

An inquest into Elena's death is due to open at North Yorkshire Coroner's Court on 22 October.

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