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A THIRD person has been arrested in connection with an incident that took place on the A1(M) in North Yorkshire earlier this month.
North Yorkshire Police has confirmed that 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 collision on the A1 on Sunday (October 4).
As reported by The Press last week, two men have been charged after Elena Chiriac, 22, of Newcastle, died in the collision between a silver Ford Transit and a silver Volkswagen Golf.
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Her brother Florin Chiriac, 31, of Hampstead Road, Newcastle, has been charged with her murder, attempted grievous bodily harm of a third man, and a dangerous driving charge.
A second man - Cristi Chiriac, 25 - appeared before York magistrates charged with encouraging Florin Chiriac to murder his sister or cause her death by dangerous driving by deliberately causing a collision.
The woman has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Anyone with information should contact North Yorkshire Police by calling 101, reporting the incident online via their portal or live chat, or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.
Please quote reference 12260195308 when providing information.