DAVIS COUNTY, Utah, Oct. 2, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — The Utah Highway Patrol has identified the woman who died Sunday after fleeing a trooper pursuit, then crashed, was ejected from her car, and died at the scene.
The woman was Emma Gordhamer, 25, from Holladay, a UHP update says. A GoFundMe page says the 3-year-old who was also ejected, and was transported to an area hospital in critical condition, was her son.
The woman was pursued after an attempt-to-locate order was given, the initial UHP news release says. She had come from Salt Lake County and driven north to Davis County.
“The vehicle failed to yield to troopers and took an off-ramp at milepost 332. Once the driver took the exit troopers terminated the pursuit. The vehicle crashed and rolled, ejecting both occupants. The adult female driver was pronounced deceased on scene.”
Exit 322 is the Antelope Drive exit in Layton.
A GoFundMe page has been established with the stated purpose of paying funeral costs for the mother and medical costs for the son. The page lists the woman’s full name as Emma Gordhamer Baggaley. As in all cases, Gephardt Daily cannot guarantee funds will be used in the way stated.
“We are unsure at this time, but there could be medical expenses that need to be covered for (Emma’s 3-year-old son) who currently is in ICU, in critical condition, at Primary Children’s Medical Center, in Salt Lake City,” the GoFundMe page says.
“If you are able to help with any amount, our family would be forever grateful! We love you all.”
To view the fundraising account, click here.
