Mother Dies in High-Speed Chase with Child | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded in Mantua Township, New Jersey, when a 41-year-old woman, Holly Hageman, fled a traffic stop with a five-year-old child in the car, leading to a high-speed chase that ended in a fatal crash. Police say Hageman, who was in the backseat, jumped into the driver’s seat after being told to exit, speeding off just before midnight on Route 55. Authorities pursued but couldn’t catch up as she drove too fast. The original driver was taken into custody. The child was injured and is receiving treatment. The Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office is now investigating the…