Dylan Carter, a singer who appeared on “The Voice” season 24, died at 24 after a car crash in Colleton County, South Carolina, authorities said.
The Colleton County coroner ruled the death accidental, citing blunt force injuries sustained in the collision, according to official findings.
TMZ reported that Carter was alone in a 2026 Tesla sedan shortly after 11pm when the vehicle veered off the road, struck a pole and a fence, and rolled. He was wearing a seatbelt and was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
Carter gained recognition in 2023 at age 20 with his audition on “The Voice,” performing Whitney Houston’s “I Look to You,” which he dedicated to his late mother.
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The performance prompted all four judges, Gwen Stefani, John Legend, Reba McEntire and Niall Horan, to turn their chairs. Carter selected McEntire as his coach before being eliminated in the Battle Rounds.
Dylan Carter, who competed on season 24 of 'The Voice,' died April 25 in South Carolina at age 24. In 2023, the singer joined Reba McEntire's team before being eliminated in the Battle Rounds. https://t.co/RZ8h475AmO pic.twitter.com/NXIL2X0jYz
— E! News (@enews) April 27, 2026His family confirmed his death in a Facebook statement on Sunday, describing him as a “gifted singer” who regularly performed at local events and was widely respected in his community.
