Woman dies in A34 crash as driver flees Cheshire

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 15:55 · Archive

A 21-year-old woman died when a black Mazda crashed on the A34 in Nether Alderley, Cheshire, early on October 9.

A 21-year-old woman from Macclesbe died when a black Mazda crashed at the Alderley Roundabout on the A34 Melrose Way in Nether Alderley, Cheshire, at about 1am on October 9. The driver fled the scene on foot.

Three passengers were in the car. The woman was in the rear and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other passengers—a 34-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man, both from Macclesbe—were taken to hospital.

A 36-year-old man from Macclesbe was arrested nearby on suspicion of causing a death by dangerous driving. Detective Sergeant Russ Sime of Cheshire Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: 'This is a tragic incident in which a young woman has sadly lost her life and our thoughts are with her family at this difficult time.' Enquiries into the cause are ongoing and the man remains in custody.

Police appeal for witnesses to the collision or anyone with dashcam footage, and for information about the vehicle's movements on the A34 from Wilmslow towards Monks Heath before the crash.

How it is being reported

• Tragedy as A34 crash leaves woman, 21, dead and two in hospitalA 36-year-old man has been arrested over the fatal collisionCheshire Live · 9 Oct, 15:27
• 21-year-old woman dies in A34 crash in Cheshire village as driver flees scene on footA 21-year-old woman died in a fatal A34 crash involving a black Mazda at Nether Alderley, Cheshire, on October 9; a man was arrested as police appeal for witnesses.Chester Standard · 9 Oct, 14:45

In this story: Nether Alderley · Cheshire · Macclesbe · Cheshire Police · Serious Collision Investigation Unit

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