Overview
- A two-vehicle collision on the A1(M) southbound near Barton on Sunday led to the immediate death of a 22-year-old woman from Newcastle.
- Two men were arrested after the crash and a 23-year-old who was held has been released with no further action.
- North Yorkshire Police have charged 31-year-old Florin Chiriac of Newcastle with murder, attempted grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving.
- Chiriac was remanded in custody after brief court appearances and a trial at Leeds Crown Court has been set to begin on 22 March.
- Police closed the motorway for hours after the crash, family liaison officers are supporting the victim’s relatives, and investigators are asking anyone with dashcam footage or witness information to contact the force.