Police officer, 29, killed in car crash while she was off duty
Tributes are flowing in for a police officer who died in a car crash in a quiet Cheshire village.
PC Alice Mayo, 29, was off-duty while she was driving a blue Fiat 500, which was involved in a collision with a white Land Rover Defender on Saturday morning in Arclid, Cheshire.
Mayo, who worked in Macclesfield and served with Cheshire Constabulary for more than six years, died at the scene of the crash, her force said.
In a statement issued by police, the 29-year-old’s family paid tribute to her as ‘beautiful inside and out’.
They added: ‘Alice meant so much to so many. She was a daughter, a sister, an auntie, a niece, a dog-mum to Ned the Cocker Spaniel, and a friend to so many.
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‘She was beautiful inside and out. She will leave a huge hole in our lives, but also a legacy of laughter, fun, and sunshine. She achieved so much in her short life and leaves behind a heartbroken, but incredibly proud, family.’
Her family said Alice was at a point in her life where she was ‘really happy’, and said she had been taken far too soon.
Mark Roberts, the chief constable of Cheshire Constabulary, said: ‘This was a tragic incident, and my thoughts are with Alice’s family, friends, and colleagues at this difficult time.
‘I want to pay tribute to our professional and courageous colleague. She was a dedicated professional who will be missed by all those who knew her.
‘We are supporting Alice’s family and colleagues at this extremely difficult time. I would ask that people not speculate about the collision and the circumstances around it. Please let our experienced and professional investigators carry out their work.’
The force said its investigation into the crash is ongoing.
A 77-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of causing a death by dangerous driving has since been released on conditional bail pending further inquiries.
One well-wisher wrote online: ‘I had the pleasure of meeting Alice a few times over the years. Always full of laughter and kindness.’
Another added: ‘Alice did so much work with our King’s Trust programmes in Macclesfield and Cheshire East, educating the young people of our local communities.
‘Thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues. May she rest in peace.’
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