Inquest opens into death of Elena Chiriac after A1(M) crash in North Yorkshire

An inquest has opened into the death of Elena Chiriac, 22, who died in a collision on the A1(M) near Barton, North Yorkshire. Two men from Newcastle face murder and assault charges.

Inquest adjourned pending investigations into fatal A1(M) collision

An inquest has opened at North Yorkshire Coroner's Court into the death of Elena Lacramioara Chiriac, 22, from Newcastle, who died following a collision on the A1(M) southbound carriageway on 4 October, bbc.co.uk reports.

Chiriac was pronounced dead at the scene near Barton, north of Scotch Corner, after a silver Ford Transit and a silver Volkswagen Golf collided in the area. Her provisional cause of death was given as head injuries.

Following a brief hearing on Thursday, Assistant Coroner Mark Armitage adjourned the inquest to "await ongoing investigations".

Two men have appeared in court in connection with the crash. Florin Chiriac, 31, also from Newcastle, has been charged with murder, attempted grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving. He is due to appear at Leeds Crown Court on 6 November.

A second man, Cristi Chiriac, 25, also from Newcastle, has been charged with encouraging or assisting the commission of assault offences. He is due to appear at York Crown Court on 9 November.

Police have additionally arrested a 52-year-old woman from Newcastle on suspicion of encouraging or assisting the commission of assault offences. She has been released on bail.

Officers have not yet confirmed who was travelling in which vehicle. Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash and have urged anyone with information to come forward.

Source: Google News UK — Crime (en)