Woman named in A(1M) murder crash investigation

Detective investigating the alleged murder of a woman in a crash on the A(1M) have released the victim's name.

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, North Yorkshire Police said.

Florin Chiriac, 31 also from Newcastle, has been charged with her murder, attempted grievous bodily harm, and dangerous driving, and is due to appear at Leeds Crown Court on 6 November.

Meanwhile, police said a second man, Cristi Chiriac, 25, from Newcastle, had been charged with encouraging or assisting the commission of assault offences.

Cristi Chiriac appeared at York Magistrates Court on Saturday where he was remanded in custody to appear at York Crown Court on 9 November.

A 23-year-old man, from Grimsby, who was previously arrested in connection with the collision, has been released with no further action.

The force has not yet released details of who was travelling in which vehicle.

Officers are continuing to appeal for anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have relevant dashcam footage to come forward.

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