A tragic car crash in Georgia has left a father mourning the loss of his entire family \u2014 his wife and four young children \u2014 as communities in North Carolina and Florida grieve.<\/p>\n
On Sunday, April 6, 2025, Reagan Dougan, 27, was driving her children \u2014 ages 9, 4, 2, and 3 months \u2014 on I-95 South in McIntosh County, Georgia, when their rented SUV collided with another vehicle and burst into flames. All five died at the scene.<\/p>\n
The family was en route from Raleigh to meet Reagan\u2019s husband, Christian, in Florida. Authorities say Reagan was speeding when the SUV struck another car and hit the center guardrail. The other driver survived. The crash shut down the highway for four hours, and the investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n
Loved ones remember Reagan as a devoted mother and joyful presence. Friend Christopher \u201cJonesy\u201d Butler-Jones called her a light in people\u2019s lives and said her children were her world. Neighbor Jason Flores recalled the family\u2019s warmth and the sound of children laughing in their yard.<\/p>\n
A GoFundMe campaign launched by Christian\u2019s stepmother has raised over $88,000 to help cover funeral expenses and transport the family\u2019s remains to Florida.<\/p>\n
Tributes continue to pour in from those who knew Reagan \u2014 described as kind, vibrant, and deeply loving. Photographer Katrina Cusatis remembered the family’s joy during a recent maternity shoot, and friend Cecily Corinne Borquez called Reagan \u201cone in a million.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Dougan family\u2019s story has left a lasting impact \u2014 a legacy of love, light, and unimaginable loss.<\/p>\n