Former “The Voice” contestant Dylan Carter has died at 24 after a single-car crash in South Carolina. The Dylan Carter news hit especially hard in Moncks Corner, where he was set to perform days later. Officials said the crash happened April 25 in Colleton County. His death has since drawn tributes from local leaders, fans and Reba McEntire.
Dylan Carter’s Final Days
Authorities said Carter was alone in the vehicle when it left the road in Colleton County. The car struck roadside structures before it overturned, according to reports. Emergency crews took him to a hospital, where he later died. Officials continue to investigate the crash.
The Colleton County coroner ruled Carter’s death accidental, according to reports. His reported cause of death was blunt force injuries from the crash. Officials also said he was wearing a seat belt. No other vehicle was involved.
A Voice That Broke Through
Carter reached a national audience during Season 24 of “The Voice” in 2023. His blind audition of Whitney Houston’s “I Look to You” earned four chair turns. The moment carried extra weight because Carter tied the song to his late mother. He later joined Team Reba and moved into the battle rounds.
McEntire remembered Carter online after news of his death spread. She praised his warmth, talent and spirit from their time together on the show. For many viewers, his audition stood out because it felt deeply personal. It also turned him into one of the season’s more memorable emotional stories.
Moncks Corner Mourns
Back home, Carter was more than a former reality TV contestant. Moncks Corner Mayor Thomas Hamilton Jr. remembered him as a gifted singer and familiar community presence. Carter often performed at town events, including gatherings where neighbors knew his voice before TV viewers did. The town canceled its Music on Main event after his death.
Carter also co-founded The Local Voice, a nonprofit tied to breast cancer support and local families in need. The group called him central to its mission and promised to continue the work. His performances often helped raise money and attention for community efforts. That gave his local fame a purpose beyond the stage.
His death leaves a sharp pause in a career that still looked wide open. Carter had TV exposure, hometown support and a growing platform. Still, the tributes point to something more intimate than career momentum. They remember a young singer who made people feel seen.
For fans, his “Voice” audition now plays differently. What once felt like a breakthrough now carries the weight of a farewell. His community, former coach and supporters have all framed the loss in the same way. Dylan Carter’s voice reached far beyond one televised performance.
