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The Voice Contestant Dylan Carter Killed in South Carolina Crash

4/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. authorities said Dylan Carter, 24, The Voice contestant, died in a single-vehicle crash on April 25, 2026, in Colleton County, South Carolina.
His 2026 Tesla left U.S. Route 21, hit a curb, utility pole and fence, and overturned.
The Colleton County coroner ruled Carter’s death accidental from blunt-force injuries.
Carter, who wore a seatbelt, was taken to a local hospital.
Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. on May 2, 2026, at Indian Field Campground.

History

Historical Context

In May 2016 a Tesla Model S struck an 18-wheel tractor-trailer near Williston, Florida, prompting the NHTSA’s first formal probe of an electric-vehicle crash and new reporting rules. The investigation covered about 25,000 Model S vehicles and led to stricter data standards. Those standards are now being applied to the 2026 Tesla rollover on South Carolina Route 21, which again raises questions for Tesla and regulators.

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Story summary

U.S. authorities said Dylan Carter, 24, The Voice contestant, died in a single-vehicle crash on April 25, 2026, in Colleton County, South Carolina.
His 2026 Tesla left U.S. Route 21, hit a curb, utility pole and fence, and overturned.
The Colleton County coroner ruled Carter’s death accidental from blunt-force injuries.
Carter, who wore a seatbelt, was taken to a local hospital.
Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. on May 2, 2026, at Indian Field Campground.

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