On April 6, 2025, a tragic car crash in McIntosh County, Georgia, claimed the lives of 27-year-old Reagan Dougan and her four young children, ages 9, 4, 2, and 3 months. The family was en route from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Florida to meet Reagan’s husband, Christian.

Reagan’s rented SUV collided with a sedan, hit a guardrail, and burst into flames, killing everyone inside. The driver of the other vehicle survived and was hospitalized.
Reagan was remembered by friends and neighbors as a loving, dedicated mother, and a bright, uplifting presence in her community. Tributes have poured in from across the nation, with a GoFundMe campaign launched to help cover funeral expenses. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and the community mourns the devastating loss of the Dougan family.