{"id":3606,"date":"2026-04-22T09:44:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T09:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bbncnews.online\/?p=3606"},"modified":"2026-04-22T09:44:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T09:44:22","slug":"community-mourns-ashley-dawn-hagood-and-her-children-after-fatal-crash-in-alabama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bbncnews.online\/?p=3606","title":{"rendered":"Community mourns Ashley Dawn Hagood and her children after fatal crash in Alabama"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hartselle, Alabama \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0A wave of grief has swept through the Hartselle community following a tragic car accident that claimed the lives of\u00a0Ashley Dawn Hagood<\/strong>, 33, and three of her children.<\/p>\n

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Authorities confirmed that the crash occurred on April 11, 2026, in Moulton, Alabama. Alongside\u00a0Ashley Dawn Hagood<\/strong>, her children\u00a0Bryant Christopher Ballew<\/strong>,\u00a0Bryleigh Grace Pledger<\/strong>, and\u00a0Brynleigh Nell Pledger<\/strong> also lost their lives.<\/p>\n

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Another child,\u00a0Bentley Owen Pledger<\/strong>, survived the crash and remains hospitalized at Children\u2019s of Alabama, where he is receiving medical care.<\/p>\n

Community gathers in mourning<\/h3>\n

In the days following the tragedy, residents gathered for a prayer vigil to honor the victims and support the grieving family. Candles, flowers, and messages of remembrance have been placed throughout the community as a tribute to those lost.<\/p>\n

Family members and friends have described\u00a0Ashley Dawn Hagood<\/strong>\u00a0as a devoted mother whose life revolved around her children. She worked as an executive assistant at Lektron, Inc., where colleagues remember her for her dedication and strong work ethic.<\/p>\n

Remembering a mother and her children<\/h3>\n

Loved ones say\u00a0Ashley Dawn Hagood<\/strong>\u00a0was known for her resilience and compassion, often described as a \u201cWonder Woman\u201d for her unwavering commitment to her family.<\/p>\n

She is survived by her father,\u00a0Chris Hagood<\/strong>; her brothers,\u00a0Trevor Hagood<\/strong>,\u00a0Brian Kemper<\/strong>, and\u00a0Graham Segrest<\/strong>; her sisters,\u00a0Bella Graves<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Savannah Graves<\/strong>; and her grandmother,\u00a0Marie Hagood<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

She was preceded in death by her children,\u00a0Bryant Christopher Ballew<\/strong>,\u00a0Bryleigh Grace Pledger<\/strong>, and\u00a0Brynleigh Nell Pledger<\/strong>, as well as her grandfather,\u00a0Lynn Hagood<\/strong>, her grandmother,\u00a0Teresa Gilbert<\/strong>, and her stepmother,\u00a0Carolyn Hagood<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Funeral arrangements announced<\/h3>\n

Funeral services for\u00a0Ashley Dawn Hagood<\/strong>\u00a0are scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, at First Methodist Church in Hartselle, with\u00a0Jon Henderson<\/strong>\u00a0officiating. Burial will follow at Hartselle Memory Gardens.<\/p>\n

Visitation will take place prior to the service, allowing community members to pay their respects and offer support to the family.<\/p>\n

Ongoing investigation<\/h3>\n

Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, as the community focuses on mourning the loss of a mother and her children whose lives were cut short.<\/p>\n

As tributes continue, the names of\u00a0Ashley Dawn Hagood<\/strong>,\u00a0Bryant Christopher Ballew<\/strong>,\u00a0Bryleigh Grace Pledger<\/strong>, and\u00a0Brynleigh Nell Pledger<\/strong>\u00a0remain at the center of a community united in grief and remembrance.<\/p>\n

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