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Dylan Carter’s Fatal Car Crash Shocks The Voice Community
4/29/2026, 1:02:36 PM
Fatal Crash Claims Life of The Voice Alum Dylan Carter
On the night of April 25, Dylan Carter, a 24-year-old singer and former contestant on season 24 of The Voice, died in a crash in Colleton County, South Carolina. South Carolina Highway Patrol reported a 2026 Tesla sedan traveling southbound on U.S. Route 21 left the roadway, struck a curb, a utility pole and a fence, and rolled. Carter, the only occupant, wore a seatbelt, was taken to a local hospital, and later died from blunt-force injuries. The coroner ruled the death accidental; the case remains under investigation.
Background
Carter gained attention in 2023 when his blind-audition performance of Whitney Houston’s “I Look to You” earned four chair turns on The Voice, leading him to join Team Reba. He advanced to the Battle Rounds before elimination. Outside music, Carter worked as a realtor, co-owned Sunny Days RV & Campground, and co-founded the nonprofit The Local Voice, which supports women battling cancer in Santee. He frequently performed at town events in Moncks Corner, his hometown.
Crash Data
The crash occurred at approximately 11:22 p.m. local time on U.S. Route 21 in Colleton County. The vehicle was a 2026 Tesla sedan. Police reported the car struck a curb, a utility pole and a fence before overturning. Carter was the only occupant and was wearing a seatbelt. The coroner listed blunt-force trauma as the cause of death.
Official Statements & Responses
The Local Voice posted a statement expressing sorrow over Carter’s death, describing him as a co-founder, talented musician, and a person who meant much to the community. Moncks Corner Mayor Thomas Hamilton Jr. said his family was heartbroken and highlighted Carter’s frequent performances at town events. Reba McEntire, his coach on The Voice, posted on Instagram that he was a brilliant, kind and talented young man who had brought a ray of sunshine to the show. Colleton County coroner ruled the death accidental, citing blunt-force injuries, and South Carolina Highway Patrol said the investigation continues.
Verbatim Quotes
"With heavy hearts we share the passing of Dylan Carter, co-founder of The Local Voice, talented musician, and someone who meant so much to our community." — The Local Voice, Facebook statement
"Our family is heartbroken to hear about the passing of Dylan Carter in a car accident." — Thomas Hamilton Jr., Mayor of Moncks Corner
"We will miss Dylan so much. He was a brilliant, kind and talented young man who brought a huge ray of sunshine to The Voice." — Reba McEntire, Instagram post
"Wake us up from this nightmare. Life will never be the same without my best friend. Will miss you forever Dyl." — Stephanie Harper, sister-in-law, Facebook
