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09-04-2025
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‘Hearts are shattered': Friends, family react after Raleigh mom, 4 children die in fiery I-95 crash
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Family and friends are struggling to cope with the death of a Raleigh mother and her four children in a weekend crash along Interstate 95 in Georgia. Reagan Dougan, 27, and her four children, ranging from ages 9 years old to just 3 months were headed from Raleigh to visit Reagan's husband in Florida when the wreck happened Sunday morning. 'Our hearts are shattered into a million pieces with the devastating loss of Reagan Dougan and her precious four children,' Jonesy CJ wrote on social media about family and friends of the Dougan family following the deaths. The two-car crash happened around 6 a.m. along Interstate 95 near exit 67 in McIntosh County, about 35 miles south of Savannah, Georgia. Dougan's children were ages 9, 4, 2, and 3 months. The family lived in Raleigh. 'I can't imagine what her poor husband and family are feeling. My heart is broken — tomorrow is never promised. I just have no words,' wrote Lindsey Marie, who went to high school with Reagan. 'Rest in peace, angel. You have NO idea how loved you were by so many.' RELATED: Raleigh mom, 4 children die in crash on I-95 in Georgia Reagan Dougan's family told CBS 17 she was taking the children to meet up with her husband, Christian Dougan, who was already in Florida visiting friends. By Monday, a GoFundMe was created to help support the family. In just 24 hours, it raised more than $30,000 and by Tuesday night was over $50,000. 'So many of my happiest memories are with you. I will never forget all the crazy things we used to get into, you taught me to live unapologetically,' Bailey Joy Sandvall wrote about Reagan Dougan. 'You were one of the strongest women I've ever known. I will forever love you.' The wreck happened while the Jeep SUV of the Dougans was traveling south in the left lane, said Georgia State Trooper Christopher Ashdown. A witness in a car that was passed by the SUV said it was ' traveling at a high rate of speed,' Ashdown said. The SUV then crashed into the rear of the sedan with the SUV bursting into flames following the crash, he said. Video from the scene showed a burned car crashed beside a median guardrail under an overpass. Images indicated a white car stopped in the center lane nearby with heavy rear 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
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Raleigh mom, 4 young children die in fiery crash on I-95 in Georgia during trip to see husband
RALEIGH, N.C. (WSAV/WNCN) — A 27-year-old North Carolina mother and her four young children were killed Sunday morning in a Georgia crash after leaving Raleigh, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The two-car crash happened around 6 a.m. along Interstate 95 near exit 67 in McIntosh County, about 35 miles south of Savannah, Georgia. The crash happened in the southbound lanes when the SUV containing the mother and children collided with a car also headed south, officials said. The SUV with the family inside burst into flames following the crash, officials said. According to Georgia State Troopers, 27-year-old Reagan Dougan and her four children, ages 9, 4, 2, and 3 months, died. Sunday afternoon, family members told CBS 17 that the Dougans are North Carolina residents. Dougan rented a new-style Jeep Grand Cherokee in Raleigh and was driving to Florida to meet her husband, who has been notified, Georgia officials said. Reagan Dougan's family said she was taking the children to meet up with her husband, who was visiting friends in Florida. The passenger in the other vehicle, a white Infiniti sedan, was taken to the hospital. There was no word about that person's condition. Video from the scene showed a burned car crashed beside a median guardrail under an overpass. Images indicated a white car stopped in the center lane nearby with heavy rear damage. The wreck happened while the Jeep SUV was traveling south in the left lane, said Georgia State Trooper Christopher Ashdown. A witness in a car that was passed by the SUV said it was ' traveling at a high rate of speed,' Ashdown said. The SUV then crashed into the rear of the sedan with the SUV bursting into flames following the crash, he said. 'Seeing how hard the impact was obviously caused the SUV to ignite,' Ashdown said. The sedan hit a center guardrail and then stopped in a travel lane, he said. The southbound lanes of I-95 were closed for several hours. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
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Mother and Her 4 Young Children Die as Their Car Bursts into Flames After Crash in Georgia: Reports
A mother and her four children have died after the car they were traveling in burst into flames after colliding with another vehicle. On Sunday, April 6, Reagan Dougan, 27, was driving southbound on I-95 in McIntosh County, Georgia, with her sons aged 9, 4, and 3 months and her 2-year-old daughter in a rented Jeep SUV when the accident occurred at around 6 a.m. local time, local outlet WTOC reported. The SUV struck a sedan and then a guardrail before bursting into flames, causing the family to die at the scene. Georgia State Trooper Christopher Ashdown confirmed the identity of the victims, per ABC News. Related: Father and His 10-Year-Old Daughter Die in RV Fire on First Day of Easter Vacation: 'Heartbreaking Loss' Dougan and her children had been traveling from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Florida to meet her husband, who has since been informed of the tragedy, according to ABC News and the local outlet WRAL. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The family had moved into a quiet cul-de-sac in Raleigh just months before the fatal crash. Neighbor Jason Flores told the outlet, 'We always waved at each other, she always had a smile on her face. The kids were always happy.' Related: 15-Year-Old Soccer Star Dies After 'Getting into Difficulty' While Swimming in Lake: Reports 'Their food always smelled good when they cooked it,' he continued. 'It was something that we never really got to share any time together but passing by. I can imagine them here now, but they're gone the next.' The driver of the other vehicle was taken to the hospital, per ABC News. I-95 remained closed for four hours following the crash, according to WTOC. PEOPLE has reached out to Georgia State Patrol for comment but did not immediately hear back. Read the original article on People
