It was just after sunrise on April 6, 2025, when everything changed for the Dougan family. A mother and her four children — full of life, laughter, and plans — were taken in an instant. The crash happened on I-95 in McIntosh County, Georgia, and by the time responders arrived, all five passengers in the SUV were gone.
Reagan Dougan, 27, had been on her way from North Carolina to meet her husband, Christian, in Florida. With their four kids in tow — a nine-year-old boy, a four-year-old boy, a two-year-old girl, and a three-month-old baby — she was making the long drive alone. According to authorities, their rental Jeep Cherokee collided with the back of a sedan, then struck a guardrail, erupting into flames. The accident occurred just after 6 a.m. Authorities believe speed may have played a role, though the investigation remains ongoing.
Photographer Katrina Cusatis remembered capturing their maternity photos just months earlier: “Their love, joy, and connection were unforgettable.”
Reagan’s friend Cecily Corinne Borquez shared a childhood photo. “You were such an amazing friend… I’ll never understand how something so tragic could happen to someone so incredible.”
Photographer Katrina Cusatis remembered capturing their maternity photos just months earlier: “Their love, joy, and connection were unforgettable.”
Reagan’s friend Cecily Corinne Borquez shared a childhood photo. “You were such an amazing friend… I’ll never understand how something so tragic could happen to someone so incredible.”
