A 52-year-old woman from Newcastle has been arrested on suspicion of encouraging or assisting the commission of an assault offence following the death of Elena Chiriac in a crash on the A1(M).
Elena Chiriac, 22, from Newcastle, died after a two-car collision near Barton on Sunday, October 4. The woman has since been released on bail.
Police statement on the arrest
A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "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 4 October, in which 22-year-old Elena Chiriac, from Newcastle, sadly died, reports YorkshireLive."
"The woman has since been released on bail pending further enquiries."
Investigation continues
Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Elena's death. Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.
Information can be uploaded to the Major Incident Public Portal by selecting the North Yorkshire Police tile, using the force's live chat (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm), or by calling 101. To stay anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 12260195308.
