> At a Glance
> – Thomas and Jasmine Agan, both in their 20s, died in a head-on crash on Alabama’s Highway 9
> – Their three children, all age 4 and under, survive them
> – A 16-year-old driver was airlifted to hospital; investigation continues
> – Why it matters: The sudden loss leaves a young family shattered and a community rallying to secure the children’s future
A New Year’s Day drive turned fatal for a Georgia couple, orphaning their three toddlers and prompting an outpouring of support from coworkers and strangers alike.
The Crash
The collision happened around mile marker 263 on Highway 9, two miles north of Centre, Alabama. Jasmine Agan, 26, was behind the wheel of a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse when it collided head-on with a 2003 Ford Explorer driven by the 16-year-old.
Neither Jasmine nor her husband Thomas Agan, 25, was wearing a seat belt, according to authorities. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Community Response
Thomas worked at Allatoona Diesel and Automotive in Acworth, Georgia, where colleagues remember his constant laughter and love for his kids.
Brett Gobel, a technician at the shop, recalled:
> “Whenever he talked about his kids, he always loved them, always had good things to say… even the stories he would tell were hilarious.”
Drake Winn, the shop’s owner, has prioritized finding transportation for the children and pledged:
> “I’m here to do whatever it takes to help that family.”
Fundraising Efforts
A GoFundMe organized by the shop has raised more than $40,000 by midday Tuesday, January 6. Organizers wrote:
> “Thomas was the backbone of our shop… He had a way of making sure you could never have a bad day.”
Donations will support the children and the family’s immediate needs.
Key Takeaways
- The crash orphaned three children ages 4 and under
- The teen driver survived and was airlifted for treatment
- Coworkers praise Thomas Agan’s upbeat spirit and dedication to family
- Over $40,000 has been raised in five days to support the children
- An investigation into the collision remains open
As the probe continues, a community unites around three young lives forever changed on a holiday highway.
