A MAN, 78, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a “beautiful” off-duty cop was tragically killed in a crash.

Alice Mayo, 29, died after her Fiat 500 collided with a Land Rover on February 7 on the A534 in Arclid, Cheshire.

The officer – who was part of the Macclesfield BEAT team and had served with the for more than six years – tragically died at the scene.

David Millar has been bailed and is set to appear at Crewe Magistrates’ Court on November 23.

Alice has been described by her colleague Chief Constable Mark Roberts as a “very popular and well regarded” member of the force.

He said: “She was a dedicated professional who will be missed by all those who knew her.”

Speaking at the time of the crash, and Commissioner for Cheshire Dan Price, 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.”

In a moving tribute, her said: “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.”

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