A pregnant mother, who was cycling with her family, was tragically run over, resulting in the loss of her unborn child. Regan Cole-Graham, a successful Google executive, was seven months along when an elderly driver fatally struck her and her baby girl in Playa del Rey, Los Angeles, this past weekend.
At 36 years old, Cole-Graham was taken to a hospital where her baby was delivered prematurely but sadly passed away shortly thereafter. Her husband, Matt Graham, expressed his devastation on Tuesday, calling her “an amazing wife” and “the best mother in the world.”
Cole-Graham had been with Google in Los Angeles since 2019, initially as head of consumer marketing before moving up to head of brand partnerships. Her efforts included a significant partnership with Live Nation, as noted in her LinkedIn profile. She also held positions at AT&T and DirecTV, where her father played a role in her career beginnings after she graduated from San Diego State University.
The incident occurred while Cole-Graham was riding her e-bike with her husband and their two young sons, ages 3 and 18 months. They were struck at an intersection by a driver who remained at the scene and was not under the influence of substances. While her son sustained minor injuries, he is reportedly in stable condition.
As of now, no arrests have been made. Family attorney Brian Brighter described the loss as unimaginable, emphasizing the profound grief surrounding the event. He noted how traumatic it was for the children to witness the incident.
Brighter shared that he had seen distressing footage of the accident, which is still under investigation. He raised concerns about elderly drivers, suggesting there may come a time when certain individuals should no longer be allowed to drive.
A GoFundMe campaign has already raised over $170,000 for the family, with donations surging after journalist Chris Sillizza, a college friend of the family, brought attention to their situation. The fundraising page features touching images of the family together, evoking the joy they once shared.
