Pregnant woman, unborn baby killed in crash with suspected DUI driver ‘deserved a chance’

Tragic crash in Newton County

A 19-year-old pregnant woman, Jaylah Donald, was killed in a crash in Newton County, Georgia, over the Thanksgiving weekend. Neither she nor her unborn baby boy survived the collision with a suspected DUI driver.

What happened

Jaylah was a passenger in a car that was backing improperly out of a driveway when another vehicle struck the passenger side. Investigators say the other driver was under the influence at the time of the crash.

Family’s grief

Jaylah’s family described her as a sweet, joyful, and caring young woman who was deeply loved. They said she had so much life ahead of her and that both she and her baby deserved a real chance at life.

“She deserved more time. Her baby deserved a chance at life. Our hearts will forever ache for the future that was stolen from them.”

Remembering Jaylah

Loved ones recall that she was excited to welcome her first child and start a new chapter in her life. They are now mourning not only her loss but also the loss of her unborn son.

Author’s summary

A young pregnant woman and her unborn baby died in a suspected DUI crash in Georgia, leaving a grieving family that remembers her as joyful, loving and full of unfulfilled potential.

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WSB-TV WSB-TV — 2025-11-29

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