Dylan Carter, who competed on season 24 of The Voice, has died at the age of 24.
The singer died following a car accident in Colleton County, South Carolina, on Saturday, after losing control of his 2026 Tesla and crashing into a utility pole, police told The U.S. Sun.
They continued: ‘He ran off the road to the right, struck a curb, struck a utility pole, and struck a fence and then overturned.’
The singer, who was the sole occupant of the car, was rushed to a local hospital with severe injuries and later died there.
Moncks County mayor Thomas Hamilton Jr. confirmed his death in a Facebook post.
‘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,’ wrote Hamilton.
‘His kindness and charm earned him immense respect, and his absence will be deeply felt.’
The post continued: ‘To the loved ones and acquaintances of Dylan, we offer our sincerest condolences during this difficult period.
‘The Town of Moncks Corner, its Council, and entire staff extend their deepest sympathies. He was much more to our family than an entertainer he was our friend and we are deeply saddened.’
Carter was set to perform in the Town of Moncks County on Monday, April 27.
Country icon Reba McIntire, who was Carter’s coach on the show, also paid tribute online.
She wrote: ‘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.’
Dylan’s audition on the reality singing competition was one of the most widely shared of the season, as he performed Whitney Houston’s I Look To You in a tribute to his late mother after struggling to sing it at her funeral, he explained at the time.
All four judges turned their chairs, with Reba close to tears.
He made it the battle rounds of the competition before being eliminated in episode 12.
Carter was also a committed activist and co-founded a breast cancer charity called The Local Voice.
The organization shared a statement following his death that read: ‘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.
‘Dylan was the heart of what we do. He believed every voice matters and lived that every day. Through his music, his kindness, and his smile, he brought people together and made everyone feel seen.’
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