Prayers for John Glenn HS Football Star Dylan Sotherden, 16, Critically Injured in Head‑On Crash on State Route 146

Dylan helped build wins for JGHS Muskie and set a strong example for his fellow players.

October 10, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on October 9, 2026

Dylan Sotherden, a John Glenn High School football player, is in a critical condition after a two-vehicle crash on Ohio 146 around 7:45 a.m. October 8, 2026.

He was 16 years old and driving his 2004 Dodge Ram.

Dylan Sotherden made a name for himself as a key part of the John Glenn High School football team.

He has been a versatile athlete and has proved his remarkable athletic skills. He is renowned for his tough running and ability to find the open lane.

When the team needs a defensive stop, his sharp awareness and hard tackles often disrupt the opposing team’s offense.

Teammates and coaches describe him as a hard worker who leads by example and shows a level of maturity that makes him a natural leader.

Dylan Sotherden Critically Injured in Head-On Crash with ODOT Truck

A 16-year-old Dylan Sotherden is in critical condition after a serious head-on collision with a dump truck on Wednesday morning.

The crash occurred around 7:45 a.m. on October 8 on State Route 146, near mile marker 21.

According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Sotherden of Cumberland was traveling westbound when his 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 crossed the center line.

His truck then struck an eastbound Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) dump truck head-on.

The driver of the ODOT truck, 45-year-old William Green of Philo, was treated for minor injuries and transferred to Genesis. After the impact, his vehicle veered off the road and overturned.

Meanwhile, Sotherden was flown by helicopter to Grant Hospital in Columbus with serious injuries.

The crash forced the closure of State Route 146 for several hours.

Multiple emergency crews, including the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Wayne and Washington Township Fire and EMS, Muskingum County EMA, ODOT, Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office, and Community Ambulance, responded to the scene.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• ‘s state rank was 253 as a freshman and 334 as a sophomore.
• He plays the Defensive End and Guard positions, wearing a jersey number 53.

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Ashish Maharjan, author at Players Bio, has been covering news with a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling. A writer with a passion for capturing the essence of athletic competition.

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