Carter Monaghan Obituary, Death – Dawson-Boyd High School Football Player Dies at 18 Following Car Crash

Carter Monaghan, an 18-year-old senior at Dawson-Boyd High School in Dawson, Minnesota, died on Saturday, October 10, 2026, following a car crash. His death has brought sadness to the local community, particularly among those connected to the school’s football program.

Monaghan was a member of the Dawson-Boyd Blackjacks football team, where he played on the offensive line and wore jersey No. 64. News of his death has drawn attention from teammates, school supporters and residents who have rallied around the Dawson community during a difficult time. He was remembered as a student-athlete whose involvement in football connected him with fellow players and the wider school community.

The circumstances of the crash have not been fully detailed in the available public information. Reports of his death were followed by an obituary listing his date of death as October 10, 2026, and confirming that he was 18 years old.

A memorial service for Carter is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, at 11 a.m. in Dawson, with Pastor Kendall Stelter officiating. Family visitation is planned for Friday, October 16, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by an additional hour of visitation before the memorial service on Saturday. The service location was listed as still to be determined in the obituary announcement.

Carter Monaghan’s death leaves family, friends and members of the Dawson-Boyd football community mourning a young life cut short. As those who knew him prepare to gather in his memory, he will be remembered through the relationships he built and his time as part of the Blackjacks football program.