Full Breakdown
Dylan Carter, Former “The Voice” Contestant, Dies in South Carolina Crash
4/30/2026, 11:39:20 AM
Fatal Crash on April 25, 2024
On Saturday, April 25, 2024, Dylan Carter, 23, died after his 2026 Tesla left Moncks Corner road, hit a curve, a utility pole and a fence, then overturned. He succumbed to blunt-force trauma at a hospital.
Rise on “The Voice” and Community Work
Carter auditioned for “The Voice” in 2023, singing Whitney Houston’s “I Look to You” in memory of his mother and earning a four-chair turn from coaches Reba McEntire, Gwen Stefani, Niall Horan and John Legend. He chose McEntire, stayed until episode 12, then worked as a realtor with Carolina Properties and co-founded the nonprofit Local Voice, which aids women with breast cancer.
Data, Discrepancies, and Investigation Gaps
The crash involved a 2026 Tesla. Sources list Carter’s age as 23 (Article-Chunk 1) and 24 (Article-Chunk 2). The South Carolina Highway Patrol confirmed the vehicle’s path but gave no cause, speed, or road-condition details; no investigation information is public.
Official Statements and Community Reaction
Mayor Thomas Hamilton Jr. expressed town grief, noting Carter’s frequent performances at municipal events. Reba McEntire posted an Instagram tribute describing him as a brilliant, kind and talented young man. Local Voice called him the heart of what we do and said he believed every voice matters. The Highway Patrol confirmed the crash details.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Age discrepancy (23 vs. 24) and lack of cause details represent the only notable inconsistencies.
What’s Next
Carter’s funeral is set for May 2, 2024. His family asks fans to plant a tree via the Sympathy Store. Local Voice will continue its breast-cancer outreach in his honor.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Our family is heartbroken to hear about the passing of Dylan Carter in a car accident. As a gifted singer, he frequently entertained our community with his performances at Town events. His kindness and charm earned him immense respect, and his absence will be deeply felt” — 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. Rest in peace, my dear friend” — Reba McEntire, Grammy-winning singer
- “A man of deep faith, Dylan was a member of St. George Methodist Church. He loved the Lord and lived his life with kindness, warmth, and joy. He was truly loved by all who knew him and leaves behind a lasting impression on everyone he met” — Family obituary
- “Dylan was the heart of what we do. He believed every voice matters and lived that every day,” — Local Voice, nonprofit organization
- “Through his music, his kindness, and his smile, he brought people together and made everyone feel seen. We are heartbroken, but find comfort knowing he is in heaven with his mother.” — Local Voice, nonprofit organization
- “Suns out and foreheads out. I’ll take a flatbed trailer over a big stage any day,” — Dylan Carter, Instagram post
