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Man charged with murder following fatal A1(M) crash in North Yorkshire
Overview
A man has been charged with murder, attempted grievous bodily harm, and dangerous driving following a fatal collision on the southbound carriageway of the A1(M) in North Yorkshire. The crash, which involved a Ford Transit and a Volkswagen Golf in the Barton area, resulted in the death of a 22-year-old woman from Newcastle. North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Key points
- A 31-year-old man from Newcastle has been charged with murder, attempted grievous bodily harm, and dangerous driving.
- The collision involved a silver Ford Transit and a silver Volkswagen Golf on the southbound A1(M) between junctions 57 and 56.
- A 22-year-old woman from Newcastle died in the crash, which occurred on Sunday in the Barton area.
- A second man who was arrested in connection with the incident has been released with no further action.
- North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage of the vehicles leading up to or involved in the collision.