Tributes have been paid to a serving police officer who tragically died following a car crash in a Cheshire village over the weekend. Off-duty Pc Alice Mayo, aged 29, was killed in the collision on Saturday morning.
Details of the Fatal Incident
The fatal incident took place on Saturday morning on the A534 Spark Lane in Arclid, near the junction of Moorhead Lane. Pc Mayo was driving a blue Fiat 500 when it was involved in a collision with a white Land Rover Defender. She sadly died at the scene of the collision, her force confirmed.
Family's Heartfelt Tribute
In a statement issued by police, the 29-year-old’s family paid tribute to her as “beautiful inside and out”. “Alice meant so much to so many,” her family said. “She was a daughter, a sister, an auntie, a niece, a dog-mum to Ned the Cocker Spaniel, and a friend to so many.”
“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.”
“Alice was at a time of her life where she was really happy. She overcame so much, but she never gave up. She was taken far too soon.”
Chief Constable's Statement
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 do not speculate about the collision and the circumstances around it. Please let our experienced and professional investigators carry out their work.”
Ongoing Investigation
The force said its investigation into the crash are ongoing. Pc Mayo, who had served with Cheshire Constabulary for more than six years and worked in Macclesfield, is being remembered by her colleagues and community.
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. The investigation continues as authorities seek to understand the full circumstances of the tragic event.
Appeal for Information
Anyone with any information or footage which may aid the investigation is urged to get in touch with Cheshire Constabulary. This can be done either online or by calling 101, quoting reference IML-2266170. The police are appealing for witnesses to come forward to assist with their inquiries into this devastating incident.
