Second man charged in A1(M) crash death case

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 13:19 · Archive

A second man has been charged with encouraging a murder in a crash on the A1(M) that killed a woman.

A second man has been charged in connection with a fatal crash on the A1(M) at Barton, north of Scotch Corner, on October 4. The collision involved a silver Ford Transit and a silver Volkswagen Golf, and a 22-year-old woman was fatally injured.

Christi Chiriac, 25, is accused of encouraging Florin Chiriac, 21, to drive in a way that would lead to the death of his sister, Elena Chiriac. Florin Chiriac faces charges of murder, attempted grievous bodily harm with intent against a third man, and dangerous driving. He appeared before Leeds Crown Court last week and was remanded in custody until November for a plea and trial preparation hearing.

Christi Chiriac, of the same address in Newcastle upon Tyne as Florin Chiriac, is charged with encouraging or assisting in the commission of offences including murder and causing death by dangerous driving. He was sent in custody to York Magistrates Court.

How it is being reported

• Second man charged in A1(M) murder caseA second man has been charged in the A1(M) murder case. He is alleged to have encouraged the first to kill his sister by causing a traffic crash.The Press (York) · 11 Oct, 12:39
• Second man charged in A1(M) murder caseA second man has been charged in the A1(M) murder case. He is alleged to have encouraged the first to kill his sister by causing a traffic crash.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 11 Oct, 12:39

In this story: Florin Chiriac · Christi Chiriac · Elena Chiriac · A1(M) · Barton · Scotch Corner · Newcastle upon Tyne · Leeds Crown Court

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