Police Constable Alice Mayo served with Cheshire Constabulary for more than six years and has been described as leaving a ‘legacy of laughter, fun, and sunshine’ by her family
The heartbroken family of an off-duty police officer who was killed in a fatal car crash have described her as “beautiful inside and out”.
Police Constable Alice Mayo died on Saturday, February 7 when her blue Fiat 500 was involved in a collision with a white Land Rover defender. The 29-year-old, who had served with Cheshire Constabulary for more than six years, died at the scene despite best efforts from paramedics.
The crash occurred on the A534 Spark Lane, near to the junction of Moorhead Lane, in Arclid, Cheshire East at around 9am. PC Mayo’s family have since described the officer from the Macclesfield BEAT team as a “friend to so many”.
In a statement the devastated family said: “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.
“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.”
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 enquiries.
Chief Constable Mark Roberts 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.”
Dan Price, Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, said: “I am deeply saddened to hear about the death of Alice at the weekend. My thoughts are with those who knew and loved her and of course with the policing family that she was part of.”
Anyone with any information or footage which may aid the investigation is urged to get in touch, either online or by calling 101, quoting IML-2266170.
