A tragic car crash near Atlanta has claimed the lives of a 19-year-old pregnant woman and her unborn son.
The accident occurred just after midnight on Friday, Nov. 28, when Jaylah Donald was in a vehicle with her mother, Takila Donald. As they were pulling out of a driveway on Fairview Road in Covington, another car struck the passenger side of their car.
According to the Georgia Department of Public Safety, “On 11/28/2025 at 12:34 am, Troopers were dispatched to a two-vehicle wreck with a fatality on Fairview Road near Crestfield Circle. Upon arrival, the investigation determined a black Hyundai Sonata was backing improperly from a private drive onto Fairview Road. A BMW was traveling west on Fairview Road. The driver of the Hyundai backed improperly and failed to yield while entering the roadway. The BMW struck the Hyundai on its passenger side. The passenger of the Hyundai was pronounced deceased on scene and was found to be pregnant. The driver of the Hyundai was life-flighted to Grady Hospital. The driver of the BMW had a complaint of injuries and was found to be DUI.”
Police identified the BMW driver as Brandon Robinson, who is suspected of driving under the influence. Charges are pending for both drivers, and the crash remains under investigation.
Jaylah, who was seated in the passenger seat, died at the scene along with her unborn son, who was seven months along. Her mother, Takila, is currently in critical condition at Grady Memorial Hospital.
Jaylah’s family is grappling with the sudden and devastating loss. Her grandmother, Genette Anderson, told Atlanta News First, “When I first got up there, I couldn’t breathe, for one thing. My neighbor called me because they didn’t notice anything until they saw the ambulances and commotion. I got to be the strong person and accept it because I can’t question God. At the end of the day we’re all going to have our number.”
Jaylah had recently told her father, Jonathan Ponds, about her pregnancy, just hours before the crash. “It was crazy to find out that I was going to be a grandfather and then a couple hours later I lose my daughter and my grandson,” he said. “I was actually very ready to embrace the role.”
A GoFundMe has been launched to help cover funeral costs and support Jaylah’s family, raising $4,290 of its $6,500 goal as of Dec. 1. The fundraiser states, “Jaylah was just beginning her journey into adulthood. At 19, she was full of life, hope, dreams, and excitement about welcoming her first child. She carried her baby with pride and joy, always smiling and glowing with love. To lose them both so suddenly is a heartbreak that no family should ever have to endure.”
Premeditated murder if two lives.When will these people get the same treatment bthey give to others