McINTOSH COUNTY, GA — In an unimaginable tragedy that has left a community grieving, five lives were lost early Sunday morning when a violent collision on Interstate 95 in coastal Georgia resulted in a fiery crash. The Georgia State Patrol has confirmed that the victims include a 27-year-old mother, Reagan Dougan, and her four young children, all of whom perished in the blaze that followed the collision.
The crash occurred around 6:00 a.m. in McIntosh County, when the vehicle driven by Dougan collided with another vehicle heading southbound on I-95. The impact caused her car to burst into flames, trapping the family inside. Despite the rapid response of emergency crews, none of the occupants in Dougan’s vehicle survived.
Georgia State Trooper Christopher Ashdown confirmed the heartbreaking details. The children were just 9 years, 4 years, 2 years, and a 3-month-old infant. The family had been traveling in a rental car from Raleigh, North Carolina, en route to Florida, where Reagan was planning to reunite with her husband. Authorities have confirmed that he has been notified and is receiving support as he grapples with the devastating loss of his wife and children.
The other vehicle involved in the crash sustained significant damage, but the passenger survived and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. No additional details about their condition have been released at this time.
The crash prompted the temporary closure of portions of I-95 as investigators worked to piece together the sequence of events that led to the horrific accident. The exact cause remains under investigation, and it is not yet clear whether speed, weather, or mechanical issues played a role.
News of the tragedy has rippled through both Georgia and North Carolina, where the Dougan family has deep roots. Friends, neighbors, and loved ones are expressing their heartbreak and offering condolences on social media. A family friend described Reagan as a “devoted mother with a warm, giving heart,” who “lived for her children and cherished every moment with them.”
The Dougan family’s loss is being felt deeply by all who knew them — a young mother full of promise and love, and four children whose lives were just beginning. Plans for a memorial service have not yet been announced, but community members in both states are expected to come together in remembrance.
This tragic incident serves as a painful reminder of how quickly life can change on the road. Authorities continue to urge caution while traveling and are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact the Georgia State Patrol.
As this close-knit family is remembered in the days to come, many are holding on to memories of their joy, their love, and the lives they lived — far too briefly, but deeply cherished.
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