Key Takeaways
- A child d*ed and two others were critically injured in a head-on collision in Lawrence County, Tennessee.
- The victims were identified as children of local nurse Ashley Hagan, prompting community-wide support efforts.
- A vigil is planned as donations pour in through Venmo (@Ashley-Hagan-0211) to help the grieving family.
A devastating car crash in Lawrence County, Tennessee, has left a community in mourning after a child was killed and two others, a 17-year-old high school football player and a 20-year-old, were airlifted to a Nashville hospital in extremely critical condition.
The Crash
According to local emergency officials, the crash occurred around 3:45 p.m. on Sunday along Highway 43 South near Purcell Lane in the Leoma area.
Authorities say the vehicle carrying the victims, a 20-year-old, a 17-year-old, and a young child, crossed the double yellow line for unknown reasons and collided head-on with another car.
The child was pronounced d*ad at the scene.
The two others in the same vehicle were flown via emergency medical helicopter to Nashville for treatment due to the severity of their injuries.
Officials have not released details about the occupants of the second vehicle involved.
Community Rallies In Prayer And Support
The 17-year-old injured in the crash is reportedly a Lawrence County High School football player.
A vigil is planned for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the school, as friends, teammates, and neighbors gather to show support and pray for his recovery.
The victims have been identified as children of Ashley Hagan, a Registered Nurse at Maury Regional Health and a Lawrenceburg resident.
The loss of her son and the critical condition of her two surviving children have sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community.
Heartfelt Messages Pour In
Friends and neighbors have flooded social media with messages of grief, love, and calls for prayer.
One friend wrote:
“Please pray for my friend Ashley Hagan. These are her children. She lost her baby boy and her other children are in critical condition. Lord please wrap your arms around Ashley and heal her two other children.”
Via Facebook
Another shared:
“My heart is completely broken for Ashley Hagan and her sweet family right now. PLEASE pray for them hard, they need all the prayers they can get right now. You have a praying army behind y’all and we love you 🩷🙏🏼 #jesustakecontrol”
Via Facebook
A third added:
“I think I speak for everyone as a community when I say this has hit home for everybody — from our hometown all the way up to Maury Regional, where we have the biggest family. I’m asking you from the deepest parts of my heart to pray. Pray so hard for this mama and her babies. It’s unimaginable.”
Via Facebook
Ways to Help
For those looking to support the Hagan family during this heartbreaking time, a Venmo account has been shared for donations: @Ashley-Hagan-0211.
Similarly, Ashley’s community is mobilizing to offer love, support, and help.
This tragedy has shaken Lawrence County and beyond. A child is gone far too soon, and two young lives hang in the balance.
As the family continues to fight through the unimaginable, friends and neighbors’ messages remain clear: Ashley, you are not alone!
