Man charged with dangerous driving after crash which claimed life of 21-year-old Macclesfield woman

By Matthew Hancock-Bruce 12th Oct 2026

Local News by Matthew Hancock-Bruce 12th Oct 2026

A man has been charged following a crash which claimed the life of a woman from Macclesfield.

Emergency services were called to reports of a crash involving a black Mazda at the Alderley Roundabout on the A34, Alderley Edge Bypass, at around 1am on Friday, October 9.

Despite the best efforts of all those involved, one of the rear seat passengers, a 21-year-old woman from Macclesfield, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two other passengers, a 34-year-old woman from Macclesfield and a 36-year-old man from Macclesfield, were taken to hospital.

A 36-year-old man was subsequently arrested in relation to the incident.

Jamie Wright, of Chapman Row, Barlow Hill, Wincle, has since been charged with causing a death by dangerous driving, failing to report a collision and driving while unfit though drugs.

He appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Saturday, October 10, where he was remanded in custody.

Wright is next set to appear at Chester Crown Court on Monday, November 9.

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