On the morning of Sunday, April 6, 2025, a devastating accident on Interstate 95 in McIntosh County, Georgia, claimed the lives of 27-year-old Reagan Dougan and her four young children. The family was traveling from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Florida to reunite with Reagan’s husband, Christian Dougan, when their rented Jeep SUV collided with another vehicle and burst into flames AP News.
The tragic incident occurred around 6 a.m. as Reagan drove southbound on I-95. According to Georgia State Patrol, the SUV rear-ended a sedan, struck a guardrail, and ignited upon impact. All five occupants of the SUV—Reagan and her children, aged 9, 4, 2, and 3 months—were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital People.com.
Reagan’s husband, Christian, was unaware that his family was en route to surprise him in Florida. The couple had been married for just over three years. Friends and neighbors in Raleigh remember Reagan as a devoted mother and a cherished member of the community. A neighbor described her as “very loving,” highlighting the profound impact she had on those around her .WJCL+10Patch+10The NC Beat+10Yahoo+7People.com+7The US Sun+7ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
In the aftermath of the tragedy, a GoFundMe campaign was established to support the grieving family. Within 24 hours, it raised over $30,000, reflecting the community’s outpouring of support and sympathy .Yahoo
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash. Witnesses reported that the SUV may have been traveling at a high rate of speed before the collision . The Georgia State Patrol has not released further details pending the ongoing investigation.The US SunABC11 Raleigh-Durham+5WJCL+5People.com+5
This heartbreaking incident underscores the fragility of life and the importance of road safety. As the Dougan family and their community mourn this unimaginable loss, they are surrounded by the support and prayers of many who share in their grief.The US Sun+2
