First picture of woman killed in A1 crash after man charged with murder

A woman killed in a crash on the A1 has been named and pictured – after police charged a man with her murder.

Elena Chiriac, 22, died following the two-car collision on the motorway near Barton in North Yorkshire shortly after 6pm on Sunday, October 4.

North Yorkshire Police said specialist officers are supporting her family while the circumstances surrounding the crash are investigated.

Three arrests have been made so far.

A 31-year-old man from Newcastle has been charged with murder, attempted GBH, and dangerous driving.

A 25-year-old man from Newcastle, who was arrested last Friday, has been charged with encouraging or assisting the commission of assault offences, believing that one or more would be carried out.

A 24-year-old man who was arrested following the collision has been released with no further action.

The collision happened between Junction 57 and Junction 56 and involved a silver Ford Transit and a silver Volkswagen Golf, both of which were travelling southbound.

Paramedics attended but Elena was declared dead at the scene.

Appealing for witnesses to come forward, police said: ‘We know there were a number of vehicles travelling on the A1 at the time of the collision.

‘We would like to thank all those motorists who have already spoken to officers or come forward with information and dashcam footage to assist our investigation.

‘However, we are continuing to appeal for witnesses.

‘If you saw either vehicle in the moments leading up to the collision or witnessed the collision itself and have not yet spoken to police, please get in touch.

‘We are particularly keen to hear from drivers with dashcam footage that may have captured either vehicle before the collision or the collision itself.

‘Even the smallest detail could prove significant to our enquiries.’

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