NORTH Yorkshire Police has released the name of a man charged with murder following a reported fatal crash on the A1(M).
A 22-year-old woman from Newcastle died when a silver VW Golf and silver Ford Transit allegedly collided near Barton, on the southbound carriageway of the motorway, between junctions 57 and 56 on Sunday, October 4.
The county's police force said in a statement today that Florin Chiriac, 31, from Newcastle, was charged with murder, attempted grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving relating to the alleged collision.
Police said he is due to appear in front of magistrates in York today (Thursday, October 8).
A 23-year-old man who was also arrested in connection with the alleged collision has been released with no further action, the force said.
The A1(M) near Barton (Image: Google)
Police said the family of the woman were receiving support from specially trained officers.
North Yorkshire Police said it is appealing for witnesses and information, and a spokesperson said: "If you saw the collision and have not yet spoken to police, please get in touch.
"Even the smallest detail could prove significant to our enquiries.
"We are also keen to hear from anyone who saw either vehicle in the moments leading up to the collision.
"In particular, we would like to speak to drivers who may have dashcam footage showing either vehicle before the collision, or footage of the collision itself."