Inquest opens for A1(M) murder crash victim
GoogleAn inquest has opened into the death of a woman who was killed in a crash on the A1(M) in North Yorkshire.
Elena Lacramioara 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.
On Thursday, North Yorkshire Coroner's Court heard she was pronounced dead at the scene with her provisional cause of death said to be as a result of head injuries.
Following a brief hearing, Assistant Coroner Mark Armitage said he was adjourning the inquest to "await ongoing investigations".
Two 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, also 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.
Police have also arrested and released on bail a 52-year-old woman, from Newcastle, on suspicion of encouraging or assisting the commission of an assault offences.
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.
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