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Man arrested for dangerous driving after woman dies in A34 crash
Overview
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a crash on the A34 Melrose Way in Nether Alderley, Cheshire. A 21-year-old female passenger died at the scene, while two other passengers were hospitalised and the driver initially fled on foot.
Key points
- A 21-year-old female passenger died at the scene of the crash on the A34 Melrose Way at Alderley Roundabout.
- Two other passengers, a 34-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man, were taken to hospital.
- A 36-year-old man from Macclesfield was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after fleeing the scene on foot.
- Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses, CCTV, and dashcam footage of the black Mazda prior to the incident.