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A second man has been charged in connection with the A1(M) murder case.
Christi Chiriac, 25, is accused of encouraging Florin Chiriac, 31, to drive in a way that would lead to the death of his sister, Elena Chiriac.
Both men were charged after a crash on the A1(M) at Barton north of Scotch Corner on October 4 involving a silver Ford Transit and a silver Volkswagen Golf.
A 22-year-old woman was fatally injured in the collision.
Florin Chiriac, 31, of Hampstead Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, is accused of murdering Elena Chiriac, attempted GBH with intent of a third man and faces a dangerous driving charge.
He appeared before Leeds Crown Court last week and was remanded in custody until November when he will appear before the same court for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
Christi Chiriac, of the same address, is charged with encouraging or assisting in the commission of offences including murder and causing death by dangerous driving.
Police sent him in custody to York Magistrates Court yesterday.