South Adams HS Football Player Dallas Raugh, 16 And Mother, Thera, 41, Dies In Car Accident After Failing To Stop At The Red Light
Police determined that, potentially due to foggy conditions, the car ran a red light and T-boned the semi as it was passing through the intersection.
July 10, 2026
This article was last updated by Manoj Gadtaula on July 10, 2026
Football player Dallas Raugh and his mother Thera J. Raugh tragically died in a car accident.
Dallas M. Raugh, 16, was born to his mother, Thera J. Raugh, the manager of Canterbury Apartments in Portland, Indiana, and his father, Robby Raugh.
Raugh was a at South Adams High School in Berne, Indiana, graduating with the Class of 2027.
Standing 5’9″ and weighing 170 pounds, he was a steady contributor to the South Adams Varsity Football team since his freshman year.
Wearing jersey #51 for the past two years, he helped compete strongly in Indiana High School football, including an 8-6 season in 2026.
Dallas Raugh And His Mother Died After An Accident In The Town Of Monroe
Dallas Raugh and his mother, Thera, 41, were both pronounced dead on July 8, 2026, at the scene after their vehicle collided with a semitruck near the intersection of U.S. 27 and State Road 124, which is at the western edge of Monroe.
Police determined that, potentially due to foggy conditions, the car ran a red light and T-boned the semi as it was passing through the intersection.
The car became lodged the trailer. Investigators identified the semi-truck driver as Frank J. Quinn, 87, of Pawlet, Vermont.
Officials said he was trying to help a turtle cross the roadway.
A car Raugh was driving slowed down to avoid hitting a truck, but a pickup truck behind the car didn’t stop in time and rear-ended the first vehicle, sending it veering off the road.
The investigation is ongoing. Authorities urge drivers to exercise caution in foggy conditions and obey traffic signals to ensure their safety.
Starfire Football took to their official handle and sent prayers to Raugh’s family. They wrote,
It is hard to put into words the news that we received today. Dallas was full of enthusiasm and energy and rarely wasn’t wearing a smile. Please keep the Raugh family, our players and his classmates, and our entire community in your prayers.
The Geneva Youth Council also took to its official page and offered its heartfelt condolences. They wrote,
Dallas Raugh, Treasurer of the Geneva Youth Council, tragically passed away today, along with his mother, in an automobile accident. Grief counselors will be at the Geneva Town Hall, 411 E Line St, at 3PM, on the second floor, for any youth in the community who would like to come. Please keep Dallas’ family and friends in your hearts and prayers during this difficult time.
Phillip Duane Jellison, who works as an Evangelist for ‘Phill Jellison Ministries’, also offered his heartfelt condolences and prayers. He wrote,
PRAYERS NEEDED for the family of Thera Raugh, the manager of Canterbury Apartments, Portland, Indiana, who was killed this morning in a car/semi crash in Monroe. Her 16-year-old son, Dallas Raugh was also killed. ✝️
South Adams School announced that grief counselors and ministerial staff will be available to support both students and staff during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
If anyone wished to come to school, they were requested to enter at door N17.
Other close ones and relatives have also poured their heartfelt condolences and sent their prayers to Raugh’s family to stay strong in this heartbreaking moment.
The funeral service schedule for Dallas and her mother Thera will be announced soon.
Rest in Peace, Dallas Raugh and Thera J. Raugh.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Thera J. Raugh grew up with her sister, Alina Shepherd.
- The semi-truck was not injured and underwent a blood draw as per Indiana law. As per the Sheriff’s office, impairment is not believed to be a factor in the crash.
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