Woman arrested in connection with fatal A1 collision near Barton
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Elena Chiriac's death
A 52-year-old woman from Newcastle has been arrested on suspicion of encouraging or assisting the commission of assault offences in relation to the fatal collision on the A1 near Barton earlier this month.
The incident, which occurred between Junction 57 and Junction 56, involved two vehicles travelling southbound: a silver Ford Transit and a silver Volkswagen Golf. Tragically, Elena Chiriac, a 22-year-old also from Newcastle, died as a result of the collision.
The woman has been released on bail pending further enquiries, as detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Elena's death.
A 31-year-old man from Newcastle has been charged with murder, attempted grievous bodily harm, and dangerous driving in connection with the collision, while a 25-year-old man has been charged with encouraging or assisting an assault offence.
Police are appealing for witnesses who might have seen the vehicles before the collision or have dashcam footage of the incident to come forward. Information can be uploaded directly via the Major Incident Public Portal on the North Yorkshire Police website or through their live chat available Monday to Friday.
For those unable to use these options, police can be reached on 101, or information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.