Man charged after off-duty police officer dies in Congleton crash

The officer, 29, worked as a Beat Officer in Macclesfield

Author: Charlotte BarberPublished 22nd Oct 2026

A man has been charged after an off-duty police officer died in a crash in Congleton.

Detectives investigating the crash, in which the officer lost her life, have charged a man in relation to it.

The 29-year-old, from Congleton, who worked as a Beat Officer in Macclesfield, died at the scene despite the best efforts of all those involved, according to police.

The driver of a Land Rover was arrested before being released on bail pending further enquiries.

Following a detailed investigation, David Millar, of Sandbach Road, Congleton, has now been charged with one count of causing a death by dangerous driving.

Millar has been bailed and is next due to appear at Crewe Magistrates' Court on 23rd November 2026.

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