Murder detectives investigating the death of a woman after a crash on the A1(M) in North Yorkshire have made another arrest.
A 52-year-old woman from Newcastle has been arrested on suspicion of encouraging or assisting the commission of an assault offence in connection with the two-vehicle collision near Barton on Sunday 4 October.
Elena Chiriac, 22, from Newcastle, died at the scene.
A1(M) at Barton
The woman has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Florin Chiriac, 31, has appeared in Leeds Crown Court charged with her murder.
He’s also charged with attempted grievous bodily harm (GBH), and dangerous driving.
A 25-year-old man from Newcastle, who was arrested on Friday (9 October), has now been charged with encouraging or assisting the commission of assault offences, believing that one or more would be carried out.
Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Elena’s death.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact them.
How to help the police
- Upload on the North Yorkshire Police Major Incident Public Portal
- Via live chat on the website, available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm *Call North Yorkshire Police on 101 *Quote reference number 12260195308