A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a young woman died in a crash on the A34 in Cheshire.

A black Mazda crashed at the Alderley Roundabout on the A34 Melrose Way, in Nether Alderley, at about 01:00 BST on Friday, and the driver fled on foot, Cheshire Police said.

A 21-year-old woman from Macclesfield, who was a passenger in the back of the car, died at the scene. Her relatives are being supported by specialist officers.

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 is being questioned in police custody. He has not been charged.

Det Sgt Sime said: "This is a tragic incident in which a young woman has sadly lost her life and our thoughts are with her family at this difficult time."

The car was believed to have been travelling on the A34 from Wilmslow towards Monks Heath. Cheshire Police is appealing for witnesses and for CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage of the black Mazda before the crash.

Sources: BBC News (quoting Cheshire Police). This article was produced with the help of AI tools and checked by an editor against the sources above.