Police at the scene of an altercation on the North Circular Road, NW11. Picture: David Nathan (Image: Archant)
A alleged road rage killer has appeared in court accused of running over a woman who has since died of coronavirus and her previous injuries.
Tahereh Pirali-Dashti, 40, was first injured in an incident on the North Circular Road in January which saw a man allegedly run her over after a minor crash near Henlys Corner on January 20.
Robert Barrow 54, of Chigwell, was charged with murder and assault of a 56-year-old man.
Mrs Pirali-Dashti was critically injured following the incident. She died in hospital on April 10 of a combination of Covid-19, pneumonia and cardiac arrest following multiple injuries.
On Tuesday, Barrow appeared at the Old Bailey via video link. He has been remanded in custody until a July 7 plea hearing.
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