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Mama A Car Crash Timeline: TikTok Star Alyshia Rushing's Death
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 6 events from Aug 22, 2026 to Aug 27, 2026, drawn from 2 sources.
“an amazing mother of four, a content creator, and one of the strongest women I have ever known.”
via dexerto.com
Background
Alyshia Rushing built a prominent online presence on TikTok under the handle 'Mama A,' accumulating over 480,000 to 546,000 followers by sharing videos centered around motherhood, daily life routines, and raising her four children: Karter, Raelynn, Zoey, and Aydan.
The creator's platform focused closely on her family life, establishing a loyal community of viewers who followed her daily updates and personal journey as a mother before the sudden tragedy on Interstate 85.
The timeline
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Final TikTok Upload
Alyshia Rushing reportedly uploaded her final TikTok video, which featured her trying on a wig, less than an hour before the fatal collision occurred.[2611]
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Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 85
Montgomery police reportedly responded to a fatal two-vehicle collision in the southbound lanes of Interstate 85 between Chantilly Parkway and Taylor Road at approximately 2:15 a.m., where one vehicle was reportedly on fire when first responders arrived.[2611]
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Alyshia Rushing and Landon Dunn Pronounced Dead
Authorities reportedly confirmed that 26-year-old Alyshia Rushing and 20-year-old US Marine Landon Dunn suffered fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene, while passengers from the vehicles sustained non-life-threatening injuries requiring hospital transport.[2611]
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Media Reports and Public Confirmation Emerge
News outlets widely reported the sudden passing of the TikTok star, with statements from family members and tribute posts reportedly detailing the tragic crash across various media platforms.[2614]
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GoFundMe Campaign Launches for Children
Family members, including Rushing's mother Crystal Smitherman, reportedly launched authorized GoFundMe fundraisers to help cover funeral arrangements and support the ongoing needs of Rushing's four children.[2611]
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Police Investigation Remains Ongoing
Montgomery police authorities reportedly stated that the investigation into the fatal Interstate 85 crash remains ongoing, with no public findings yet released regarding vehicle speed, cause, or possible impairment.[2611]
Frequently asked
Who was Mama A on TikTok?
Mama A was the online moniker of Alyshia Rushing, a 26-year-old content creator with over half a million followers who shared videos about motherhood and raising her four children.
What caused the car crash that killed Mama A?
Montgomery police have stated that the investigation into the fatal Interstate 85 crash remains ongoing, and authorities have not publicly released official findings regarding the cause, speed, or potential impairment.
Who else was involved in the Montgomery accident?
Twenty-year-old US Marine Landon Dunn was also killed in the two-vehicle collision. Additionally, passengers riding in the vehicles sustained injuries and were transported to a hospital.
Related drama
Sources
- dexerto.com, TikTok star Alyshia Rushing, better known online as Mama A, has died at the age of 26 following a late-night car crash that also killed 20-year-old US Marine Landon Dunn. Rushing had amassed more than, Aug 27, 2026.
- jamaicaobserver.com, Alyshia Rushing via Instagram. August 25, 2026 ALABAMA, United States — Popular TikTok mom influencer Alyshia Rushing, better known to her followers as “Mama A”, has died in a car crash in Alabama, ac, Aug 27, 2026.
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 6 dated events from 2 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Mama A Car Crash Timeline: TikTok Star Alyshia Rushing's Death.”
GenZHype, 5 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/mama-a-car-crash-timeline-tiktok-star-alyshia-rushing-s-death/.