The husband of a pregnant Utah influencer who was killed in a horror crash as they drove home for Christmas has now also died.
Chloe Stott, 24, and her husband, Parker, had been driving to Arizona to surprise their families with news that she was expecting, when tragedy struck on Highway 93 near Wickenburg, Maricopa County, on Wednesday night.
The influencer and her unborn baby boy died at the scene. Parker was airlifted to the Arizona Burn Center in a critical condition and had to undergo three surgeries including a leg amputation.
His family confirmed on the day before Christmas Eve that he had died in hospital.
‘He’s the strongest person and has fought so hard. At 6.47pm, Parker grew his angel wings to fly him to Heaven to be with his sweet love Chloe and their baby,’ his family said in a touching tribute.
Chloe Stott, 24, and her husband, Parker, had been driving to Arizona to surprise their families with news that she was expecting, when tragedy struck on Highway 93 near Wickenburg, Maricopa County, on Wednesday night
The influencer and her unborn baby boy died at the scene. Parker was airlifted to the Arizona Burn Center in a critical condition and had to undergo three surgeries including a leg amputation. His family confirmed that he died in hospital on the day before Christmas Eve
The couple’s devastated family also posted a video of them pulling up to their driveway, where a crowd of people were holding what appeared to be a surprise vigil for Chloe and Parker
‘Early this morning, Parker went in for his third surgery to do some clean up on his burns, as well as start on some skin grafting for his leg,’ a social media account run by his family said.
‘At the completion of the surgery, the surgeons delivered the news that Parker’s injuries were even more extensive than what we were already aware of and the outlook was extremely bleak.
‘A few hours later, we received the update that Parker’s vitals were dropping and he was going fast. We gather around him as a family, kissed him, hugged him, held his hand, told him just how much we loved him and how proud we were of him.
The couple’s devastated family also posted a video of them pulling up to their driveway, where a crowd of people were holding what appeared to be a surprise vigil for Chloe and Parker.
A fundraiser for the couple, which has raised almost $200,000, said they were about to announce the news of their pregnancy to the rest of the family when the horror crash struck.
‘They had just found out they were pregnant and were so excited to be parents and share the news with their loved ones over Christmas,’ the GoFundMe page reads.
Police said on Friday the crash happened at 8.18pm Wednesday when the couple’s white Toyota Tundra pickup truck was passing vehicles in a legal passing zone but failed to complete the pass and hit a white Volvo commercial truck tractor head-on.
The Volvo’s driver was taken to the hospital as a precaution, KSL reported.
Parker’s family confirmed on the day before Christmas Eve that he had died in hospital
The couple’s devastated family has launched a memorial Instagram account for them
Chloe Stott, 24, and her husband Parker were driving to Arizona to spend the holidays with their families when tragedy struck on Wednesday night
Chloe was the owner of the popular Clover Skin bar in Lindon, Utah
The Clover Skin bar specializes in aging and acne and is attended by several influencers
Chloe had posted loving pictures with Parker on her Instagram the day of the crash, writing: ‘You n Me forever Parker.’
She was the owner of the popular Clover Skin bar, which specializes in aging and acne and is attended by several influencers in Lindon, northern Utah.
Many of Chloe’s influencer clients also honored her following news of her death, as did the esthetician community at large.
TikTok influencer Emilie Kiser was one of many to leave a message for Chloe, writing: ‘We love you.’
Kiser also shared a picture of Chloe and Parker on her Instagram story and wrote: ‘Hug your loved ones because life is so fragile. We Love you, Chloe. A true Angel.’
The popular @thedallasaesthetician account ran by Savanna Boda also commented, saying: ‘Rest in peace Chloe. you will be missed.’
Fellow skin expert Jenna Rammell of the @jennaskitchen account added: ‘Heart broken, So much love for you Chloe.
The couple’s loved ones have been leaving hundreds of comments under the image, expressing shock over the loss.
One comment read: ‘There are no words. The very best people. Fly high chloe, I love you.’
Another added: ‘I know you’re still doing beautiful things. You are so missed, and you are SO loved.’
The couple’s loved ones have left hundreds of comments under the image, expressing shock over the loss
Parker was airlifted to the Arizona Burn Center and is in critical condition
A third commenter wrote: ‘Chloe, the legacy you left behind will never be forgotten. Absolutely devastated. We love you.’
Chloe and Parker married four years ago and often posted online about their love for each other.
She also often posted about her father, who passed away in 2015 from cancer, and her trips to Arizona to visit her siblings and nieces and nephews.
Her uncle David Cook left a message on her Instagram, saying: ‘Two of the sweetest people on this earth. We will miss you so much. You have your father to meet up with now.’
The Clover Skin Bar posted on Instagram that it would close for the week ‘due to an unexpected tragedy.’