Tragedy struck in Georgia when a pregnant young woman lost her life in a devastating DUI collision. The accident occurred when her mother, attempting to exit a driveway, was hit by an intoxicated driver in a BMW, according to both family accounts and local authorities.

The victim, identified as 19-year-old Jaylah Donald from Newton County, was described on a GoFundMe page as a “loving soon-to-be-mother.” Tragically, her unborn baby did not survive the crash. The page reflects on her life, stating, “Jaylah was just beginning her journey into adulthood,” and was filled with “life, hope, dreams, and excitement about welcoming her first child.” The sudden loss of both Jaylah and her child is a profound sorrow, the family notes, that no one should ever have to bear.

Jaylah’s mother, Takila Donald, now faces charges for her role in the incident. Authorities allege she improperly reversed out of a private driveway, leading to the collision with the BMW driven by Brandon Robinson, who was under the influence at the time. A press release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety details the event, explaining that Takila’s failure to yield while entering Fairview Road resulted in the BMW slamming into the Hyundai Sonata’s passenger side, where Jaylah was seated. Both Jaylah and her unborn child were pronounced dead at the scene.

Jaylah Donald”s mother, Takila Donald, is facing charges for allegedly backing out of a private driveway “improperly” right before the drunk BMW driver, identified by officials as Brandon Robinson, struck the passenger side of the Hyundai Sonata that the pair was in and where Jaylah was sitting, according to a press release sent out by the Georgia Department of Public Safety.

“Takila Donald was backing improperly from a private drive into Fairview Road … and failed to yield while entering the roadway,” the press release says, noting how Robinson was traveling west on Fairview Road. “The BMW struck the Hyundai on its passenger side. The passenger of the Hyundai (Jaylah Donald) was pronounced deceased at the scene. It was discovered Jaylah was pregnant and the unborn child was also deceased.”

Takila Donald was airlifted to a local hospital with serious injuries after the crash and is currently on a ventilator, with her family telling NBC affiliate WXIA they are unsure if she will pull through. Robinson was transported with multiple injuries as well.

“Charges are pending for the drivers of both vehicles,” the release says.

Jaylah Donald’s grandmother, Genette Anderson, spoke to local TV station WANF about arriving on the scene to find the teen dead. She said their family was celebrating Thanksgiving together at a residence near Crestfield Circle in Newton County. Jaylah and Takila Donald were dropping off a neighbor who took part in the festivities.

“When I first got up there, I couldn’t breathe,” Anderson told WANF.

“My neighbor, the one that my daughter dropped off, he called me because what he did was, when she dropped him off, he went on in the house and they didn’t notice anything until they saw the ambulances and commotion out there, and then that’s when he called me,” Anderson said. “I got to be the strong person and accept it because I can’t question God, because at the end of the day, we’re all going to have our number.”

Jaylah Donald’s father, Jonathan Ponds, said he was looking forward to being a grandfather after first being told about her pregnancy hours earlier.

“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,” Ponds told WANF. “I was actually very ready to embrace the role.”

Robinson has so far been charged with a DUI, while the charges pending against Takila Donald were unknown as of Tuesday.