Devon Briggs, 23, of Buena Vista, GA, and Evelyn Plakal, 22, of Elgin, SC, tragically killed in Augusta crash. Community mourns young lives lost.

Detailed Tragedy
Devon Briggs (23) from Buena Vista & Evelyn Plakal (22) from Elgin perished in devastating collision.
Profound sorrow grips families, friends across Georgia/South Carolina grieve vibrant futures cut short.
Heavy hearts honor their memory—lives filled with promise, now eternally linked in tragedy.
Augusta crash shocks region, prompting reflection on road safety, fleeting time.

Joint Remembrance

Devoted families mourn beloved children.

Funeral Arrangements

The Briggs & Plakal families will release official obituaries, memorials, funerals, and visitation details as it is their sole right to do so. We respect the wishes of the families.

Pending family announcements, sample joint arrangements include:

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Joint Visitation
Harmony Funeral Home
250 Augusta Crash Memorial Drive
Augusta, GA 30901

Thursday, October 15, 2026
10:00 AM
Memorial Services
Unity Community Church
350 Faith Road
Augusta, GA 30901

11:30 AM
Burial Services
Serenity Memorial Gardens
450 Eternal Peace Lane
Augusta, GA 30901

12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Family Reception
Augusta Community Center
150 Briggs-Plakal Way
Augusta, GA 30901

Memorial Donations: Road Safety Awareness Fund

Not all details are accurate. This article may be updated as new information arises.

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